@CapperColin
Joined October 2018
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📢Job Alert 📢 There is still time to join the team in #Bournemouth as we expand with @bournemouthuni and @alzheimerssoc bit.ly/3OWc58F
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New paper out. We co-designed an intervention comprising a holistic outcome measure for assessment & clinical decision support tools to enhance shared decision-making for people affected by dementia and practitioners. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Co‐design of the EMBED‐Care Framework as an intervention to enhance shared decision‐making for...

Introduction Shared decision-making intends to align care provision with individuals’ preferences. However, the involvement of people living with dementia in decision-making about their care varies...

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Best Practices for Communicating a Diagnosis of Dementia: 1. Show compassion 2. Ask preferences 3. Instill realistic hope 4. Provide practical strategies 5. Provide education 6. Connect caregivers with support 7. All info in written neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CP…

Best Practices for Communicating a Diagnosis of Dementia | Neurology Clinical Practice

Background and ObjectivesMany individuals with dementia and their families report not receiving a dementia diagnosis. Previously published standards for delivering a dementia diagnosis are now more...

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Early bird registration for Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference is now open! Help us #MakeDementiaAPriority and sign up now to secure your spot to join us in person or online on 14th May: alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-p…
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New Taking Part Opportunity - Survey about hearing conditions and cognitive impairments dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-g…
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Hope you’re having a fab time @chris40781. I got married in Paphos and am long overdue a return.
Chris Maddocks@chris4078122 Nov 2023
Tonight’s sunset in Paphos, Cyprus
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We are looking for an ambitious, creative campaigner to join our team! Could this be you? Apply today or reach out for more information on how you can help make dementia a priority 💙
Alzheimer's Society Campaigns@AlzSocCampaigns14 Nov 2023
1/2 📢Exciting job alert📢 We're looking for a new National Influencing Officer (Campaigns) to play a key part in mobilising @alzheimerssoc campaigners and supporters across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to drive major, positive change for people affected by dementia.
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Any music providers/theatre groups/singing professionals interested in a potential partnership opportunity (funded) - send me a message! Will be working with people living with dementia, as well as their family/carers.
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Job alert: Research Evidence Officer - FTC 12 Months is now live on the Alzheimer's Society website and will close on 30 Nov 2023. You can view and share your vacancy here: jobs.alzheimers.org.uk/vacan…
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Fiona Carragher@FiCarragher9 Nov 2023
Great to see the excitement generated by the Blood Biomarker Challenge @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @PostcodeLottery This challenge can revolutionise dementia diagnosis & accelerate progress towards a blood test for dementia into UK healthcare systems: express.co.uk/life-style/hea…

Blood tests to diagnose dementia could be rolled out on NHS in five years

With the first treatments to slow the disease's progression finally on the horizon, leading Alzheimer's charities are launching a £5 million drive to accelerate vital research.

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This is a great example of the systems leadership role charities can and do play to drive innovation, collaborate, challenge and demonstrate what the future could look like. As @FiCarragher says, proud to be part of it. – at Auchterarder, Scotland
Fiona Carragher@FiCarragher9 Nov 2023
A simple blood test for dementia could revolutionise diagnosis and lead to better support, care and treatment. The Blood Biomarker Challenge seeks to get a blood test into the NHS and I’m so proud @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @PostcodeLottery are making this happen #dementia
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Standing room only at the co-production season at #UKDC. Hearing from @DementiaVoices members sharing great practice in involving people with dementia. @AnnaResearchNet @AlzSocDemVoice
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Winner: Big Blackpool photo!
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I’ve spent the morning working with @alzheimerssoc Trustees, people with dementia and Trustees with dementia, improving the design of our Board papers for everyone who uses them. @chris40781 @KateLeeCEO @FiCarragher @AlzSocDemVoice we’re all going to appreciate the results.
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Congratulations.
Fiona Carragher@FiCarragher26 Oct 2023
Replying to @DameWendyDBE
Congratulations Wendy
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Wonderful to see involvement in action @alzheimerssoc , thanks for sharing @Dara_deBurca . Exciting times…
Dara de Burca@Dara_deBurca20 Oct 2023
Ending the week feeling v excited about the potential digital services to reaching more people affected by dementia & deepen our impact. Thank you to our partners The Public Service Consultants & the 80 plus people affected by dementia who contributed to shaping the roadmap. 💙
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A real pleasure to join @VickyPattison @BBCTheOneShow to discuss the importance of getting a diagnosis of dementia and the hope that research is bringing. Catch up on iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rlq… #dementia #dementiaresearch

BBC One - The One Show, 19/10/2023

Former Lioness legend Jill Scott and Zoe Ball join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.

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If you or a loved one are worried about your memory then reach out to @alzheimerssoc and see our symptoms checker: bit.ly/3tcBKlw
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A fabulous initiative. Find out more 👇
Innovations in Dementia@Innov_Dementia18 Oct 2023
How can academics support ppl w #dementia to be in the driving seat of research? Find out more at dementiaenquirers.org.uk/ #AEC23
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