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Caroline Scates retweeted
Today, more than 250 of our dementia specialist #AdmiralNurses from across the UK came together online for our annual #AdmiralNurseForum!
Co-hosted by our Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP), this year’s theme was ‘Strength through connection: listening, learning and leading together’. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so inspiring. 💙
ALT A virtual meeting with multiple participants in a grid layout. Each individual is in a separate frame, some with blurred or themed backgrounds. One has a backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. A logo for "Dementia UK" appears on some screens.
ALT A grid of thirteen people on a video call. Two participants have "Dementia UK" logos in their backgrounds.
Caroline Scates retweeted
It was great to speak with @EdwardJDavey at #LDConf about why everyone affected by dementia should have access to timely, specialist support.
Thanks for taking the time to meet us. #PromiseToCare
Caroline Scates retweeted
Great to speak with @AlisonEBennett at #LDConf about why everyone affected by dementia should have access to timely, specialist support. 💙
Thanks for taking the time to meet us. #PromiseToCare
Caroline Scates retweeted
We’re sorry to hear that @andyburnham’s father, Roy, has died having lived with Alzheimer’s disease. Our thoughts are with Andy and his family during this difficult time. 💙
By speaking candidly about his family’s experience with #dementia, the Prime Minister has helped shine a light on the impact of dementia, as well as the urgent need to improve dementia care and support.
If you have been affected by this news and need dementia support, including advice on coping with grief and bereavement, you can contact our Helpline by calling 0800 888 6678 or emailing helpline@dementiauk.org.
ALT A portrait of Andy Burnham. He is dressed formally in a suit and tie, and wears black glasses. He has short, dark hair.
Caroline Scates retweeted
"Meeting with Admiral Nurse Steven felt different from meeting any other professional. It felt like speaking to a friend who genuinely cared."
Admiral Nurse Steven was there for Mike and his partner, Fiona, at a time when they desperately needed support after Fiona's #dementia diagnosis. 💙
Read Mike's full story: dementiauk.org/information-a…
ALT Mike posing with Fiona.
ALT Mike posing with Fiona.
Caroline Scates retweeted
Did you spot @Hannahdementia on @BBCTheOneShow last night? 📺 She joined The Traitors' Rachel Duffy to talk about why it's so important to have conversations with children about #dementia.
The segment featured a new board game from @LivUni and @lbsorg, designed to help families start those conversations.
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Caroline Scates retweeted
Thank you @LordWeirDUP for meeting with us in Westminster yesterday to discuss how the Modern Service Framework can improve the lives of people affected by #dementia across the country.
It's great to have your support as we work to ensure that everyone has access to the specialist dementia care they need. 💙
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Caroline Scates retweeted
"Being a young carer impacts you in different ways. I felt like my whole life was on hold. I didn’t talk to my friends about it." 💬
Brothers Euan, 15, and Lewis, 24, reflect on how their mum’s diagnosis of #dementia at the age of 48 changed their lives, and how they are navigating their grief: dementiauk.org/information-a…
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Caroline Scates retweeted
Temperatures are forecast to rise this week! ☀️👇
It's important that you and your loved one with dementia keep safe during hot weather. Read our top tips on our website. dementiauk.org/information-a…
Caroline Scates retweeted
There's still time to register your place for our free online Summer School! 👇
Our free online #DementiaSummerSchool returns this year on Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th July 2026!
Health and social care practitioners, including students and volunteer workers, and allied professionals are all welcome.
Learn more and register your place on the individual talks here: dementiauk.org/for-professio…
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Caroline Scates retweeted
Lewis and Euan discuss the first signs of their mum’s young onset frontotemporal dementia, and the impact this had on them as young carers. 💙
Watch Lewis and Euan’s full conversation: youtu.be/tYzMCJJ5r5E
Caroline Scates retweeted
In this @NursingTimes article, Melissa, our Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health, shares her journey to becoming an Admiral Nurse and how she has learned to embrace her neurodiversity. 💙 nursingtimes.net/careers/bei…
Caroline Scates retweeted
Our free online #DementiaSummerSchool returns this year on Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th July 2026!
Health and social care practitioners, including students and volunteer workers, and allied professionals are all welcome.
Learn more and register your place on the individual talks here: dementiauk.org/for-professio…
ALT Group photo of people wearing Dementia UK lanyards. The bottom has a pink border with white text that reads: Our Summer School is back for 2026!
Caroline Scates retweeted
Today marks the start of #CarersWeek - a week to recognise the importance of #carers and to highlight the support available to them. 💙
This week, we'll be sharing some things you may or may not be aware of that may help you in your caring role.
We understand how vital dementia carers are, which is why we're here to support you: dementiauk.org/information-a…
Caroline Scates retweeted
At the @SuffolkShow this afternoon, Farmers Guide managing director Julie Goulding and director Greg Goulding were invited to attend a cheque presentation on the @tnstractors stand, where the company announced it had raised an astonishing £308,000 for @DementiaUK 👏 The charity was chosen following the loss of John Thurlow in 2024.
Last year, our team received a lovely letter from James Thurlow sharing how much of a fan his father was of Farmers Guide:
‘Dad was to the end a true ambassador for FG, regaling stories of his time when Doug approached him for support with a new East Anglia farming publication. I’m sure dad, nor Doug ever really realised the success that FG would see. Three generations of family, millions of publications and highly regarded throughout the farming world. This is something to be exceptionally proud of. Thank you to you and thank you to the team at FG!’
Starting in Stowmarket as George Thurlow and Sons in 1875, TNS celebrated its 150th anniversary last year and remains proudly family-run six generations on 🏆
Here James Thurlow is pictured presenting the £308,000 cheque to (l) Sarah Child, community fundraising manager of Dementia UK, and (r) Caroline Scates director of nursing services at Dementia UK.
#FarmersGuide #SuffolkShow #TNS #ThurlowNunn #DementiaUK
Caroline Scates retweeted
This #DementiaActionWeek, we've been shining a spotlight on @pedalsingh, one of our incredible supporters. 💙
We caught up with Manny's friends and family to hear their top fundraising tips for others wanting to make a difference for people facing #dementia. Find out how you can get involved: dementiauk.org/dementia-acti…
Caroline Scates retweeted
In the latest episode of our 'My life with dementia' #podcast, we sit down with mother and son Ronnie and Will. 🎙️
Listen to them talk about how their relationship has evolved since Ronnie’s #dementia diagnosis and Will’s experience as a young carer: podfollow.com/my-life-with-d…
ALT Two people are smiling side by side in a garden setting. A pink overlay at the bottom says "Ronnie and Will’s story" next to the Dementia UK logo.
Caroline Scates retweeted
“We’re on earth to help people, to lift each other.” 💬
These words come from @pedalsingh, one of our incredible supporters.
Dementia changes lives - but so can you. We can make a massive difference when we come together for families facing #dementia. 💙
Find out how to get involved this #DementiaActionWeek: dementiauk.org/dementia-acti…
Caroline Scates retweeted
What happens when dementia care doesn’t reflect your traditions, your food or your culture?
In the latest episode of our 'My life with dementia' #podcast, Admiral Nurse Safia speaks to Elene, whose mum lived with mixed #dementia. They discuss why cultural awareness is so important to provide compassionate dementia care. 🎙️
Listen now: podfollow.com/my-life-with-d…
ALT Elene and Safia pictured above text that reads Elene and Safia's story.
Caroline Scates retweeted
Today, on #InternationalNursesDay, we’re highlighting the difference specialist #dementia nurses make for people like Penny, Aqib, Shahbanu, and their families. 💙
If you need dementia support, call our Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or book a virtual clinic appointment: dementiauk.org/information-a…