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Dementia Community Dementia Community is the organisation that published The Journal of Dementia Care (JDC) a UK bi-monthly for professionals working with people with dementia.

We are Dementia Community

Our core purpose is to connect and empower the dementia care community. Our vision is to create a world where all people in the dementia care community feel connected, informed, empowered and purposeful. A place were we are actively engaged in co-producing changes that improve everyone’s experience of dementia in care and in wider society. Dementia Community is an organi

sation which:
• Publishes the Journal of Dementia Care
• Produces the UK Dementia Congress
• Organises the National Dementia Care Awards
• Connects everyone who is engaged in improving the lives of people living with and impacted by dementia

You are warmly invited to join us as a community member, investor member or subscriber member of the Dementia Community. https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/dementia-community-membership

Take a look at our special issue of the Journal of Dementia Care - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Dementia Care

Journal of Dementia Care - https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/

The Journal of Dementia Care is a bi-monthly digital publication combining research and best practice for care providers, commissioners, researchers, people living with dementia and family carers. Established more than 30 years ago, the Journal of Dementia Care is a highly valued specialist resource supporting learning, debate and development for all people involved in dementia care.

Last few spaces left on this webinar - Objects as a Super Power with Dr. Kellyn Lee on Tuesday 9th July at 2pm In this w...
08/07/2024

Last few spaces left on this webinar - Objects as a Super Power with Dr. Kellyn Lee on Tuesday 9th July at 2pm
In this webinar we will explore how Material Citizenship, an evidence-based method, can be a vehicle for positive change, enabling people living with dementia to not only maintain their identity but also demonstrate their identity.
Book here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dementia-publishing/t-xmoapnz

A new report has been published by the coalition of charities involved in ‘No choice but to care’ documents that many u...
05/07/2024

A new report has been published by the coalition of charities involved in
‘No choice but to care’ documents that many unpaid carers feel they have no choice about taking on an unpaid caring role due to a lack of alternative care options.
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/no-choice-but-to-care

There's still time to sign up for this webinar - Objects as a Super Power with Dr. Kellyn Lee on Tuesday 9th July at 2pm...
04/07/2024

There's still time to sign up for this webinar - Objects as a Super Power with Dr. Kellyn Lee on Tuesday 9th July at 2pm
In this webinar we will explore how Material Citizenship, an evidence-based method, can be a vehicle for positive change, enabling people living with dementia to not only maintain their identity but also demonstrate their identity.
Book here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dementia-publishing/t-xmoapnz

The Welsh Government is looking for people diagnosed with dementia, and/or carers of people with dementia, to participat...
02/07/2024

The Welsh Government is looking for people diagnosed with dementia, and/or carers of people with dementia, to participate in research to understand more about their experiences and opinions about dementia support in Wales.
Find out more here:
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/welsh-government-survey

During June’s , Skills For Care has collated resources to support with LGBTQ+ inclusivity in social care workplaces. Q...
02/07/2024

During June’s , Skills For Care has collated resources to support with LGBTQ+ inclusivity in social care workplaces.
Quality Compliance Systems has also made an audit tool freely available to support health and social care providers in assessing how inclusive their services are for the LGBTQ+ community.
Read more and access the resources here:
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/lgbtq-resources

Dementia Carers Count has launched their Manifesto for Dementia Carers. The Manifesto, informed by what dementia carers ...
01/07/2024

Dementia Carers Count has launched their Manifesto for Dementia Carers.

The Manifesto, informed by what dementia carers have told DCC, sets out seven priorities and associated recommendations that DCC hope will be met by policy makers in the next government.
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/dcc-manifesto

Recognition for leading figures in dementia care in the King’s Birthday Honours ListCongratulations toJanet Rhian Lewis ...
01/07/2024

Recognition for leading figures in dementia care in the King’s Birthday Honours List
Congratulations to
Janet Rhian Lewis Founder and Facilitator, Ty-Golau Dementia Charitable Trust
Heather Yvonne Wenban Lead Nurse for Dementia, Powys Teaching Health Board
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/kings-birthday-honours-list

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists has published new guidance, resources and a position paper on workin...
28/06/2024

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists has published new guidance, resources and a position paper on working with people who have dementia.

The documents cover many different aspects relating to communication, eating, drinking and swallowing.
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/rcslt-new-dementia-guidance

Expert Citizens has opened nominations for their National Insight Awards 2024. We know that many of our members and par...
27/06/2024

Expert Citizens has opened nominations for their National Insight Awards 2024. We know that many of our members and partner organisations work collaboratively with people who have lived experience of dementia
Nominations close on 30 August
Find out more: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/lived-experience-awards

Join our next webinar on Tues 9th July at 2pm Objects as a Superpower - The Importance of Material Citizenship with Dr K...
25/06/2024

Join our next webinar on Tues 9th July at 2pm

Objects as a Superpower - The Importance of Material Citizenship with Dr Kellyn Lee, BPS Chartered Psychologist

The importance of everyday objects is often overlooked in dementia care, particularly when moving into a care home. In this webinar we will explore how Material Citizenship, an evidence-based method, can be a vehicle for positive change, enabling people living with dementia to not only maintain their identity but also demonstrate their identity.
Book here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dementia-publishing/t-xmoapnz

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are recruiting children and young people aged 4-15-years-old who are ...
24/06/2024

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are recruiting children and young people aged 4-15-years-old who are affected by dementia, and dementia professionals who work with young people affected by dementia, to take part in the CareCoach research study
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/participants-wanted-for-research

Alzheimer's Disease International has launched their seventh report in their ‘From Plan to Impact’ series, which tracks ...
24/06/2024

Alzheimer's Disease International has launched their seventh report in their ‘From Plan to Impact’ series, which tracks the progress of WHO Member States towards achieving the targets of the Global Action Plan on the public health response to dementia.
Read it here:
https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/adi-launchfrom-plan-to-impact7

Get your tickets for this event at the Science Museum, London tomorrow
20/06/2024

Get your tickets for this event at the Science Museum, London tomorrow

Learn to tell stories through comics in the context of Science Gallery London's Dementia Journeys display, facilitated by Dr Ian Williams

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We were so delighted that Libby Price and the @FiloProject was the winner of the Outstanding Dementia Care Innovation at the #DementiaCareAwards earlier this month Here's the moment sponsored by KYN

We love reliving the key moments of the #DementiaCareAwards Congratulations to the winner of the Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader Award: Jessica Davies Hallmark Hallmark Care Homes sponsored by Healthcare Management Solutions

Another amazing moment at the #DementiaCareAwards: When the Best Dementia Care Manager Award was announced: Congratulations Tracy Norbury, Hollins Park, Care UK sponsored by Dementia Pathfinders Dementia Pathfinders CIC #DementiaCareAwards

James Joyce from Falkland Grange Care Home was the proud winner of the Best Activity Provider Award at the #DementiaCareAwards Falkland Grange Care Home, Newbury Sponsored by National Activity Providers Association #DementiaCareAwards

We were delighted to announce the Best Dementia Care Home Award to Landermeads Nursing Home at the #DementiaCareAwards at Winchester Cathedral Landermeads Nursing Home sponsored by Gold Care Homes

A special moment when our Best Dementia Team Award was presented to HC-One Dementia Care Team at the Dementia Care Awards last week HC-One sponsored by Porthaven Care Homes #DementiaCareAwards

Last week we celebrated excellence in Dementia Care One of our new awards, Outstanding Dignity and Respect in Dementia Care Award was awarded to Belong Crewe sponsored by HC-One #DementiaCareAwards

We had an amazing time last week at the #DementiaCareAwards Here's the moment Specialist Dementia In-Reach Services, Midlands Partnership University NHS FT, HMP Oakwood and HMP Stafford won the inclusion award sponsored by Health Research Centre, Uni of Wolverhampton University of Wolverhampton

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It is a multi-disciplinary, bi-monthly journal aimed at all professionals working with people with dementia. It recognises that professional carers working with people with dementia have their own special demands which deserve a specialist publication. The Journal of Dementia Care has the following aims: To provide a strong editorial commitment to improving the quality of care provided for people with dementia in hospitals, residential and nursing homes, daycare and homecare settings. To raise the profile of all professionals working in this specialist field. To present the ideas and opinions of professionals working with people with dementia. To emphasise the value and importance of training and staff development to achieve high quality care.