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Dementia-friendly venues and places
- A travel guide for people living with dementia from the SURF group in Liverpool (no it isn’t April the 1st)
- Your experience of Dementia Friendly Cinema Screenings
- Can you get to Stratford upon Avon? Free ticket opportunity Saturday 26th August.
- Alzheimer’s Society launch new information: Helping Sports Clubs and Leisure Centres become Dementia-Inclusive
- Dementia Roadmap in development for Swansea.
- A Community Garden Resource Pack
- A priceless resource for considering the practicalities of re-opening day centres or any place you might meet up
- Guidance for Community Centres reopening in Wales
Allies and professionals e.g. AS, DAA
- Living with Lewy Body dementia? – please meet Rachel Thompson
- Launch of ‘Let’s Talk About Death Shall We’
- Two go wild in Cardiff by Frances Isaacs of The Zoomettes and Like-Minded in Brecon
- Brilliant general exercise advice from a Neurological Physiotherapist – Nicole Lavin
- The Scottish Dementia Alumni launch ‘Dementia and GP Services’ in Scotland booklet
- Dementia Roadmap in development for Swansea.
- Montessori for Dementia and Ageing Event in Chester
- Dr Jane Mullins talks about the value of DEEP in The Western Mail
- DEEP represented at National Dementia Action Alliance
- Forget me Not Swindon take part in training films with Bristol University
Conferences and talks
- Young Dementia UK to host a young onset Zoom meeting on Tuesday 19th May
- The challenges of lockdown in dementia and LGBT communities, a talk by Patrick Ettenes
- Like Minded Event in Mold Friday 24th February 2023
- New free documentary film ‘The World Turned Upside Down’
- 14th UK Dementia Congress from Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th November, 2019
- Montessori for Dementia and Ageing Event 15th & 16th March 2019
- Prisoners living with dementia – National Dementia Action Alliance event
- Getting DEEPly dirty gardening with George and friends audio recording
- Dr David Hamilton, The Biology and Contagiousness of Kindness
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- Re-Live Memoria Performance April 4th 2019 Cardiff
- Driving and Dementia Special Interest Day 28th November 2019
- Virtual Peer Support Meetings start on Wednesday 20th November !!
- Free ‘Relationships and Communications’ Conference in Manchester
- Latest newsletter from Edinburgh Capital Theatres Dementia Friendly Projects
- Web with Wendy – session 4.
- Watch this wonderful film from Together Dementia Support in Manchester
- Coming Soon!! Knowledge is Power!
- Sunflowers in Salford, and a new book for the book club.
- Good Newsletter from Bradford University featuring the Experts by Experience group
- A fly on the wall with the fabulous Zoomettes – watch and be inspired!
- Taking part in church communities when you are living with dementia
- The Big DEEP Sunflower competition update (28/04/21)
- Tony from D-Mob shares memories of his time in Liverpool, Brighton and London
- A Life Story Performance about The Aging Body from Re-Live on Zoom
- What is empowerment? by George Rook
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 13th April 2022
- A DEEP Christmas Table by George Rook
- Dory supports Carol on her first experience out – having a voice in the big wide world
- Launch of Knowledge is Power England – Online event 2pm Thursday 26th October 2023
- Report from Nigel Hullah, Chris Roberts and Jayne Goodrick about the progress of the Wales Dementia Action Plan
- The Urchins visit the Kresen Kernow in Cornwall to do an audit.
- Life Changes Trust funding opportunities in Scotland
- A January summary of news and taking part opportunities for the DEEP Network
- Capital Theatres, Edinburgh update about events
- We’re in Lockdown – a poem by Gail Gregory
- April News from Dementia Voices East Dunbartonshire
- Notes from facilitators Zoom meeting on Wednesday 5th August 2020
- STAND audit of St Andrews Botanic Gardens
- Our DEEP News Pages 6 to 11 Audio August September 2020
- ‘Time and Place’ poetry project 2020
- Facilitators Zoom session recording, presentation and notes 17th March 2021
- A DEEP Christmas Celebration on Wednesday 23rd December at 3pm – All welcome
- Notes from the DEEP facilitator Zoom Wednesday 12th May 2021
- Some More DEEP Blanket images
- A new DEEP group working with ECRED funded by Life Changes Trust
- DEEPer Conversations Number 10 – Letting go………
- RHS developing ‘wellbeing blueprint’ to enhance health benefits of gardens
- Digging DEEP with Dory from ‘Lost the Plot’ May/June 2023
- Let’s be Clear – a blog by Steve Milton about accessible writing for people with dementia
- 14th UK Dementia Congress from Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th November, 2019
- Children review ‘Making Sense of Dementia’
- Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights – Your views?
- “Bring Dementia Out” announcement
- Supporting People Living with Dementia in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities Edited by David Truswell – A review by George Rook Shropshire DEEP.
- Outside the Box share some really useful resources!
- News from the Buddies meeting today on Zoom
- ‘Loud and Clear’ honours 20 years of activism by people living with dementia in Scotland
- An inspirational hello for Fabulous Forgetful Friends about what they have been up to!
- Dementia Voices East Dunbartonshire latest newsletter
- YoungDementia UK and Dementia UK merge into one charity under Dementia UK name – stronger together
- Notes from Facilitator Zoom Wednesday 3rd February 2021
- Equality Impact Assessment for the Scottish Dementia and Covid-19 Action Plan
- New free Unforgettable Experiences opportunities
- Walking Meditation – a great tip for de-stressing this weekend
- Looking for the light Coronavirus and Dementia in Care Homes – University of Bradford.
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 8th December 2021
- A cautionary tale of a stairlift experience
- Talking Sense online course – living with sensory challenges and dementia
- Life needn’t end with dementia. In my case, it rid me of my fear. Wendy Mitchell
- The Memoria Group in Cardiff Thursday April 4th
- The latest news from the Laverstock Memory Support Group
- Cross Party Group on Dementia Wales meeting on Tuesday 3rd December in Cardiff
- ‘Caught in this moment of time’ tour news!
- Listen to Martin Robertson share his thoughts about living with PCA
- Listen to the latest edition of Our DEEP News here! March/April 2020
- 5 ways to stay positive – re-wiring your brain for better health and wellness
- Notes from LGBTQ+/dementia zoom group meeting 9 July 2020
- Up & Go – very much on the go …..trying to keep up.
- An update from Chinese Wellbeing in Liverpool
- A fly on the wall with the fabulous Menettes (with their female facilitator Aimee)
- The Dementia Podcast Talking Sense: understanding sensory challenges and dementia Feb 18, 2021
- Budding Friends in Exeter are back on the land
- Update on the Big DEEP Blanket – it’s getting BIG!
- Notes from a facilitator’s Zoom 7th July 2021
- Announcing a special facilitators session on Wednesday 3rd November with Liz Jennings
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 20th April 2022
- A diary entry from Gail Gregory reflecting on DEEP celebrations
- Travel, event and accommodation planning for people with dementia
- Welcome to Autumn DEEPers – DEEP update
- Scottish DEEP Gatherings in Evanton Wood and Edinburgh
- Chinese Wellbeing, Mary Seacole House, Irish Community Centre in Liverpool produce cookery film and recipe cards
- Forget-Me-Nots Kent celebrate Trailblazers award!!
- Words of wisdom from Roy Lilley – One to print out and stick on the wall!
- POSTPONED!! Sensory changes and dementia workshops with Agnes Houston
- Audio recording of The Whisperer and the Voicebox webinar 9th April 2020
- Find a friend – Groups inviting friendship on Zoom
- Audio Pages 1 to 4 of Our DEEP News July/August 2020
- SHINDIG – a report on ‘The impact of Covid-19 and Lockdown.’
- Our DEEP News Audio Pages 12 to 16 August September 2020
- £500k cash boost for organisations to provide musical services for people with dementia
- Home Instead Bring Joy Foundation small grants
- Dementia Creatives – new website launched
- Zoom etiquette by Martin Robertson
- Video and notes from a DEEP Share, Learn and Support session.Top tips for walking and outdoor activities in your DEEP group.
- “Fun, freedom and friends” – Pathways holiday in Llandudno
- DEEP Dreamers Jubilee Celebrations – some fabulous photos here!
- Sensory Perception – It takes all 53 of our sense to bring the external world to life
- What is DEEP presentation – as seen at the 3 Nations Dementia Working Group
- Pix to Flix
- DEEP United Meeting February 18th in Barmouth
- Jane Garvey writes about her day Speaking from the heart – the DEEP women and dementia gathering
- The power of music and dementia – Woman’s Hour recordings
- Music for Dementia 2020 – Campaign update
- DEEP Thinkers Crewe on the radio! Listen to them here.
- Dementia Toolkit for people who are deaf and living with dementia
- This too shall pass – a meditation on collective grieving
- Music for Dementia launches m4d Radio
- An update from Bradford facilitator Clare Mason
- An update from Reihana Bashir at Mary Seacole House in Liverpool
- PACE members took part in the first Tea themed webinar on behalf of the Young Dementia Network in October.
- Adult social care review in Scotland – report, film and a few comments too
- All Wales Dementia Care Pathway of Standards
- Free online workshops with Memory Box Project from Wessex Heritage Trust
- Great Escape at Gedling Country Park 07/06/2021
- Music for Dementia launches a #powerof30 campaign
- “Open doors to new opportunities have opened up to me” Warren from ‘Up and Go’
- Free offer to the DEEP Network – My Future Care Handbooks and support
- Amazing videos from the Scottish Borders Working Group
- Measuring self compassion in dementia by Jessica Baggaley
- See Dementia NI members Jo and Stephen taking part in ‘Our Lives with Dementia’
- Setting up a Marple Drop In – Chris from Educate
- Doing Dementia Differently Carols on Wednesday 11th December
- Do you have a response for the Daily Mirror about dementia care in Thailand?
- DEEP Reviewers needed for ‘Promoting Resilience in Dementia Care’
- Web with Wendy – session 5 – Technology with guest playmate Ron Coleman
- Supporting yourself and others – Coping with death and grief during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Some useful links when thinking about your risk assessments for Covid-19
- The Buddies consult about a dementia study using multi-sensory boxes to address Covid-19 and loneliness | University of West London
- An update from DementiaGo and news of a new intergenerational pen pal project
- Another lovely powerful life story of Shirley from the D-Mob group
- Losing a language: dementia and bilingualism by Donald Macaskill
- The British Heart Foundation podcasts – ‘The Ticker Tapes’
- James McKillop from the Scottish Dementia Alumni pens a powerful tribute to carers
- Not sure what the DEEP Network can do for you? Take a listen to this glowing recommendation from Gail.
- Notes from a facilitators Zoom about empowerment – Wednesday 6th October 2021
- How to support LGBTQ+ living with dementia webinars May 4th and 18th
- An end of an extraordinary year – a letter to DEEPers
- Dementia: Unexpected Stories of the Mind – BBC Radio 4 from Monday 10th April
- A couple of reminders for DEEPers
- ‘A Celebration – The Forget-Me-Nots Managing Life with Dementia’
- ‘How people with dementia use twitter’ study
- Kindred Spirit member Karen wins two awards!
- Listen to Our DEEP News January/February 2020
- Life Changes Trust event postponed 23rd April 2020
- Ceri Higgens from ‘Still Me’ shares her experience of loss
- YoungDementia UK group in the DEEP network, PACE, host their national young onset Zoom
- Audio Pages 5 to 8 of Our DEEP News July/August 2020
- Scottish Government guidance for managing anticipatory care planning
- Please watch this wonderful video from Derek and Fran from D-Mob
- Free online workshops with Memory Box Project from Wessex Heritage Trust
- Glenda captured in art – what a fitting tribute!
- James McKillop from Alumni’s lyrics in this beautiful Christmas song
- Dementia Enquirers Newsletter (14): May 2021
- Age Scotland’s online dementia learning event on the 13th of September 2021.
- Putting on your own event – some Top Tips from MemoryBilia
- Together Dementia Support Annual Showcase!
- Jezzy (a 10 year old rescue dog) joins the Happy Valley DEEP Group
- Happy Valley DEEP group news from their ‘Human Library’
- Scottish Dementia Alumni launch their latest peer to peer guide.
- Dementia 2020 Citizen’s Panel for England Phase One Report
- Dementia Friendly Music Festival in Manchester
- DEEP Virtual Peer Support Pilot Report and film
- People travelled far and wide for the Banner Unfurling in Manchester Monday 16th December 2019
- Making Autonomy Real by Ron Coleman from DEEPness
- Web with Wendy audio of session two ‘Facing your fears and possible solutions’
- Dementia Matters in Powys – Sunflower News Flash!!
- People with dementia produce powerful collection of short films.
- An update from Betty Machin who facilitates the peer support group at The Beth Johnson Foundation
- Finley and Gabi say thank you for their second place sunflower prize
- Derek Dove from D-Mob – ‘Young to Old’
- The audio version of Our DEEP News January/February 2021
- The audio version of Our DEEP News March/April 2021 with extra bonus content!
- Facilitator Peer Support Zoom notes and actions from 6th January 2021
- Wales Learning and Work Institute: Adult Learners’ Week Innovation Fund – now open
- A message from Life Changes Trust Scotland about A National Care Service for Scotland Consultation
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 5th January 2022
- Help needed! Can you make some leaves or acorns for a DEEP tree?!
- Checking in with DEEPers about what is on, latest news and taking part
- “It is not all sunflowers and smiles” says Martin Robertson
- Capturing the Story of DEEP Grants
- Dementia Matters in Powys launch their first newsletter
- Young Dementia I.D. card pilot survey needed by December 4th please!
- DEEP THRED from Liverpool are visiting Dementia Fife on the 17th of February
- A DEEP dilemma …. How would you reply?
- Life in Lockdown 16th April 2020 – audio recording with Dory and Frannie
- Resources from Playlist for Life
- Wales Zoom meeting notes from the 3rd of July 2020
- Chinese Wellbeing Centre Liverpool update
- Scottish ballet ‘Time to Dance’ Zoom Classes – express your inner Darcy Bussell!
- Shindig report reviewing home care provision and training
- Notes from the facilitators Zoom Wednesday 24th February 2021
- Notes from the facilitator Zoom 28th April 2021
- Important announcement from Tommy Dunne at DEEP thred
- Notes from a Facilitators Zoom Wednesday 14th July 2021
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom – Wednesday 13th October 2021
- A very sad farewell to Phil from Sea DEEP
- Free Screening at the Aber Arts centre of The World Turned Upside Down on Tuesday 24th January or hold your own screening!
- BBC Radio Scotland interview with STAND
- MacIntyre Dementia Special Interest Group – Tuesday 24th October
- Best practice guidelines for older drivers research published
- RADAR’S Guide to Influencing your Local Services
- News from Friends for Life, Nottingham
- ‘All Things Tech’ event in Strathclyde Tuesday 24th March
- Technology and dementia event 24th March postponed
- University of Bradford Experts by Experience Spring Newsletter and details about the Angela Project
- A helping hand – what do you need? DEEP Network
- Audio Pages 9 to 12 of Our DEEP News July/August 2020
- Call for action in Wales
- STAND in Scotland response to the Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland
- Facilitator Peer Support Zoom notes and actions from 6th January 2021
- Happy first birthday Happy go Luckies in Devon!
- Grant opportunities in England from 5th January 2021
- Notes from the DEEP facilitator Zoom Wednesday 19th May 2021
- Scotland Dementia and COVID-19 National Action Plan – Flash Report
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 17th November 2021
- Reading and forgetting by Marie Leahy – as featured in The Bookseller
- Community workshop and performance of ‘The Bridge’ opera in Bangor
- Everyone’s Story – The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland
- The funeral service of Wendy Mitchell
- DEEP Music
- Dementia NI ‘Rocking this Dementia’ Campaign
- Dementia NI Real Lives Event
- 10 Tips for getting through the festive period from Thrive Edinburgh
- Book Council Of Wales event 5th March Llandudno
- Web with Wendy session three audio recording ‘Trying something new’ with guest playmate George Rook
- The unedited and the edited from Keith Oliver on the current crisis
- Dementia: a whole life approach – A resource for creating better lives
- News from ‘Kindred Spirits’ at Gravesend Prom on the22nd August
- D-Mob – celebrating our time together
- Dementia Voices Ceartas East Dunbartonshire November Newsletter
- An appeal from Friends for Life – Ay’e up mi duck
- ‘Spotting the signs of dementia’ -a new resource when visiting your GP
- Local Connections Fund for England – applications open now
- People’s Collection Wales Memory Tree and Timeline posters
- Facilitators Zoom notes from Wednesday 8th September
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 12th January 2022
- A DEEP update
- Disruption Awards 2023
- The Happy Valley DEEP group first anniversary (and cake!)
- Dementia Champions in Salford Event Friday 24th May
- DEEP Network Census!! And there is a prize too!!!
- Young Onset Dementia Guidance developed in partnership with YoungDementia UK, DEEP and the Young Dementia Network
- Learning from Living with Dementia training – reduced rates for DEEP Facilitators
- Rare Dementia Support launches new brand and digital support platform in partnership with people affected by rare dementias
- Your understanding of live in care – A ZOOM Call with Laura Cole and Aimee Day on Friday 24th of April at 11am.
- Feedback and useful information from Facilitators Zoom today 13th May 2020
- Facilitating the Facilitators!
- An update from East Kent Forget Me Nots and an appeal for ideas
- Towards a brighter future – Social Care Future on-line festival
- Festivi-tea – Hints and Tips for the festive season from The Young Dementia Network
- Let’s challenge Jar-Gone
- Knowledge is Power Scotland Launch event
- The latest Ceartas Dementia Newsletter
- Do you have any advice or can share any examples of good practice/guidelines for paying people living with dementia?
- Making your point – I call on the Government – What you have said….
- Young Onset Dementia and Loneliness
- Live in England? APPG meeting on scams and fraud without anybody with dementia on the panel…
- Has your DEEP group got a relationship with your local council?
- Sad news – The death of our good friend Tony Husband
- DEEP Working Together Grant Gathering – June 2019
- ‘Clear Voices’ group in the DEEP Network add their voices to Dementia Diaries
- Our DEEP News November/December 2019 Audio Part One
- What does DEEP mean to you? A reply from Julie and Phil Sea DEEP in Eastbourne
- Offer of help cards for people in self-isolation … but does this give you some more ideas?
- New website with practical ideas for living with dementia during social distancing
- A story to brighten your day – listen here!
- Grants available to support Scots remember people who have died – Apply by 31st August
- Standing Up For Dementia in Fife – STAND group become film stars!
- Springboard in Oldham Newsletter October 2020
- Local Connections Fund for England – applications open now
- A fly on the wall at the Buddies meeting
- A recording of ‘In conversation with DEEP’ from Empowered Conversations
- A recording of the recent ‘Time and Place’ poetry event
- DEEP Values flyer, booklet and speak cards – please spread the word – share far and wide.
- A facilitator Zoom notes with a difference Wednesday 24th November 2021
- 9 events out of 19 in the 10th Anniversary year of the DEEP Network …so far
- Maxine’s story
- Still Me Warrington – Spin the awareness wheel with Dipak
- The Alzheimer’s Society has provoked a lot of reaction with ‘The Long Goodbye’. What do you think?
- Capturing the Story of DEEP
- Doing Dementia Differently – Stockport on the 13th September
- The Other Side of Nothingness – looking for the person in the ‘Strange Land’ of dementia
- ‘Jar-Gone’ Jar – Plain language or pay a fine!
- Will you join the musical movement? A message and invitation from the team at Music for Dementia 2020
- Useful ZOOM resources for the DEEP Network and beyond…
- Another useful link to grieving and what can help
- Young Dementia Zoom UK group
- Phil Gillam reports from a DEEP picnic in Shropshire
- Are you thinking about planning a nature-based programme for people living with dementia?
- Coronavirus – Coming into hospital guidance from Alzheimer’s Scotland
- The latest newsletter from Ceartas Advocacy – always a good read!
- Notes from the DEEP Facilitators Zoom 31st March 2021
- Facilitators Peer Support Zoom – Wednesday 13th January 2021
- Notes from a facilitators Zoom 9th June 2021
- BHF Podcast – DEEP Facilitator George Rook talks about living with Vascular Dementia
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 16th February 2022
- Please vote for STAND who have been nominated for an award!
- An extended Dementia Diaries article from Our DEEP News
- Well-being plan for emergencies from Dementia Change Action Network
- Fantastic Manchester Facilitators Gathering 13th May 2019
- A gentle reminder to all the DEEP Network – please complete your survey!
- Next virtual peer support for facilitators in the DEEP network
- April 20th Edinburgh Dementia Friendly Tea party Takeover!
- Integrated Care Fund in Wales
- Cooking video challenge! A call out for your culinary delights from DEEPness
- Tales of the sea with Gail and friends – Fun on Thursday Zoom 14th May 2020
- Egos and introductions by George Rook
- An update from Making Waves and a sad farewell
- Important information shared by Ageing Well in Wales
- Zoomettes Canllaw chwyddo yn Gymraeg/Zoomettes guide to Zoom in Welsh
- Audio version of Our DEEP News February/March 2021
- Coming out of lockdown – coping with noise sensitivity.
- Notes from a themed ‘power and control’ facilitators’ session – Wednesday 14th April 2021
- University of Worcester’s SCI-Dem realist review project and resources
- YODA Mindcare raising funds for their “life-changing” group
- DEEPer Conversations Number 9
- An exciting new DEEP group in Warrington starting in March
- Exciting news from the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- Ted & Noel film- fighting homophobic abuse in care homes
- ‘Speaking from the heart’ – Women and dementia Gathering July 2019
- Kirrie Connections, Kirriemuir, Scotland are hosting a meeting about transport and mobility
- Our DEEP News Audio Part Two November/December 2019
- Zoom virtual peer support for facilitators in the DEEP network – next meetings 19th February 2020
- A message from Movie Memories
- A month of lockdown by Philly Hare from Innovations in Dementia featuring members of the DEEP Network
- Inclusive symbols for people living with dementia – research
- Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance for day services
- Wales – ACTION FOR AN AGE FRIENDLY RECOVERY: MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN
- Free Unforgettable Experiences
- Getting Along – Love in the time of Corona
- Songs from a DEEP Juke (Duke) Box from the Voices Across the Lands group
- Dementia Tip-Share website
- Scotland Dementia Awareness Week 2021 – a message from Michelle at Ceartas
- A message to DEEPers …
- A free Brain Health training session by Zoom on Friday 3rd December 12.30 – 1.00pm
- Speak Out with Dementia article in The Journal of Dementia Care by Lucy Whitman
- Notice from the Scottish Dementia Alumni about Edward McLaughlin MBE
- DEEPer dates for your diaries …. June and July
- A big warm DEEP Welcome to the Plymouth ‘Happy Go Luckies’
- Life with dementia: Big Conversations on 10th October
- A taster of ‘Doing Dementia Differently’ at Stockport Plaza – more to follow
- Happy Christmas and a very Happy New Year
- Real Lives: Learning from those who live with dementia in Northern Ireland
- Kent groups ‘Keeping in Touch’ with a newsletter
- The long awaited audio of the second session with Dory and Frannie life in lockdown
- Audio recording of pages one to three of June/July 2020 – Our DEEP News
- Happy Go Luckies are meeting again in a church hall and share their tips
- Digital guidance to help people to get online from National Care Forum
- Developing social contact models in a time of social distancing: A Response to COVID-19 | ambitionforageing.org.uk
- Notes and thoughts from facilitators Zoom Wednesday 10th February 2021
- LGBT Dementia Toolkit for health and social care providers
- Getting Along – Love in the time of Corona
- An active future with dementia. How sport and physical activity can connect us
- My Life, My Goals – a resource to give hope to people with dementia
- Musical Walkabout latest film
- ‘Understanding Dementia Diagnosis During COVID-19’ has now been published
- Extended Our DEEP News – Digging DEEP with Dory on ‘Lost the Plot’ – Growing potatoes
- Audio recordings of the London DEEP Facilitator event 12th July 2023
- Sessional Project Workers needed in Nottinghamshire for DEEP Network
- A film about the value of post-diagnosis support
- Home Care provider in Norwich offers free door stickers – what do you think?
- Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Leeds Playhouse and Curve Leicester Dementia Friendly production of ‘Maggie May’
- Read the latest news from Nottinghamshire here!
- Dealing with bereavement during Coronavirus resources from Cruse.
- Really useful list of national support contacts from tide
- Action For Happiness resources including a Zoom guide
- Hope and happiness in Hartlepool Young Onset group coming back together again
- Funding opportunity UK wide
- Involvement in meetings and events – Journal of Dementia Care
- FIT have been consulting virtually with the Odeon cinema development in Brdaford
- Deaf Awareness Week – Coming Through it Together
- Audio version of the November/December 2020 Our DEEP News
- Martin Robertson responds to the questions about payments for research for people living with dementia
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 20th October 2021
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom 25th May 2022 about ‘Getting Along’ by George Rook
- How can we improve the experience of living with dementia – workshop in Holyhead 31st March
- Dementia in the media: Goodbye doom and gloom, hello positivity?
- Keith Oliver’s DEEP talk at the UK Dementia Congress
- Minds and Voices
- Latest Newsletter from ‘Making Waves’ in North Tyneside
- Exciting news about ‘Bring Dementia Out’
- Our DEEP News Audio Part Three November/December 2019
- Wales Cross Party Group on Dementia – next meeting Tuesday 3rd March 2020
- Thinking about how we connect? Watch the ‘how to use zoom’ film
- How to knit a 5″ square for the DEEP Blanket – a tutorial by Dory
- Musical Care Taskforce – June update
- Take a look at the latest newsletter from East Dunbartonshire Dementia Voices
- Welcome to two new facilitators for Making Waves
- Pathways in Bradford have ‘widened our ‘net’ so to speak’
- Facilitator Zoom notes from Wednesday 20th January and a DEEP Hug Bear draw!
- The Springboard newsletter
- Young Dementia Network webinar with guests from the Bradford Pathways group
- A Friday feelgood message from Friends for Life in Nottingham
- Herbert Protocol Scotland National Launch – Wednesday 1 September 2021, 10:00 – 11:30
- Carlisle Forget me Nots are back out and about and want to advise local amenities
- STAND say a very sad farewell to Fiona …
- What is your relationship with trees and there aren’t enough of them
- Update from Friends for Life DEEP Nottingham “Ay’e up mi duck”
- GETTING ALONG – Facilitator’s Day
- Understanding Dementia and Hearing training for NHS audiology professionals
- Ending Agesism campaign in Wales launched by Older People’s Commissioner
- New Virtual Walking Group! Get your tracker here!
- The nature of positive post-diagnostic support as experienced by people with young onset dementia
- Dementia Enquirers Newsletter (11): April 2020
- Listen to Our DEEP News in two parts on audio here for April/May 2020
- Two wonderful hints & tips films from PACE Young Dementia UK
- D-Mob Zooming in Brighton & Hove without a scooter in sight!
- Dementia Myths vs Realities 3/5: Counselling Younger People blog – Danuta Lipinska
- Watch the Scottish Dementia Alumni film made for UK Dementia Congress
- Funds available for charities from Independent Age to re-develop face to face services for older people
- Notes from the DEEP facilitators Zoom Wednesday 7th April 2021
- New free Unforgettable Experiences opportunities
- News and Zooms from Ceartas DE CAFÉ
- Lockdown has been a tough time for many groups – read one story of very difficult times here.
- We launch a new resource of top tips for facilitators by facilitators
- Dementia Through Our Eyes – Online event Wednesday 21st September at 3pm
- Extended Our DEEP News – LikeMinded in Mold discuss their favourite Spotlight
- Update for DEEPers from Rachel N.
- Paul reflects on a journey to Evanton Community Woodlands, north of Dingwall.
- Dementia Northern Ireland ‘Real lives’ event. Learning from those who live with dementia
- Reviewers needed by Jessica Kingsley Publishers for a couple of their books!
- Fantastic Opportunity to have a free film (if you live in London or Sandwell in Birmingham)
- Deepness Dementia Radio Launch
- Are you a former coal miner – Important support available if you are!
- ‘Top Tips and Tricks’ from the Beth Johnson Foundation Dementia Advocacy group
- Facilitators meeting notes from 22nd July 2020
- The Chrysalis Club activities and a guided tour or Rio de Janeiro
- An update from the Beacon Club, a lovely story and a new ‘Space Age Connection’ project in the planning
- John’s Campaign care home and residential care settings visiting survey
- Scottish Dementia Alumni launch new resource ‘Expect the Unexpected’
- Greetings from the North Wales Dementia Network team
- Notes from the DEEP facilitators Zoom Wednesday 5th May 2021
- Gerard’s Song – A Thank you to Dementia NI
- Facilitator’s session on 27th October sees the launch of the DEEP Festival 2022
- DEEPer Conversations Number 9 – new date and time
- YODA from Bromley getting up to all kinds of things ….
- A letter to all Dementia Enquirers groups about the Dementia Heroes Award
- A tribute to Tony Husband from Dementia Diaries
- Trent Dementia
- What is DEEP? As seen through the eyes of a London DEEP Gathering
- Movement for Memories Tennis Sessions in Edinburgh
- Fundraising success in Nottinghamshire – a fantastic idea!
- Dementia Services Development Trust Disruption Awards 2020 funding applications
- Innovations in Dementia – ‘Let’s all work together to rise above this challenge’
- The Buddies in Leamington Spa – A film made by the group!
- Notes from the facilitator peer support meeting on 3rd June 2020
- Playlist for Life resources available for shielding community help points
- Maq wants to be the change he wishes to see in the world
- York Minds and Voices – The benefits of a supportive diagnosis – a chat with 200 GPs
- Roy, from the Buddies, writes about receiving his prize of ‘Time and Place Collected Poems’
- The 4 Amigos go on film part 2 – Diagnosis
- Scotland’s Dementia COVID-19 National Action Plan – to continue to support recovery
- STAND and deliver ‘A Good Life with Dementia’ course dates in Fife.
- Focus on Dementia, Scotland – Testing a Single Quality Question for Post-Diagnostic Support
- Reflecting on a facilitator’s role at a DEEP event
- ‘The Nature of Forgetting’ theatre tour dates
- Sustainability and growth of DEEP groups – Notes from a DEEP Zoom 1st March 2023
- Tommy and Paul on BBC Breakfast
- A Community Garden Resource Pack
- Re-Launch of a ‘Friendly Face’ in Bangor, North Wales
- A call out to Wales DEEP Network – Launch of ‘sharing a diagnosis’ leaflet
- Dementia Voices: new funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)
- Movie Memories Glasgow events
- News and Keeping in Touch with East Dunbartonshire Dementia Voices
- A month of lockdown – a blog by Philly Hare, Innovations in Dementia
- Independent advice, resources and support from Independent Age
- Ice cream news from Buddies in sunny Leamington Spa
- The Reader Organisation – Commonplace book
- ‘Postcards from a Very Strange Year’ – A short DEEP film put together for the UK Dementia Congress Plenary 2020
- Forthcoming dates for your diary – themed facilitator sessions in March
- Keeping community groups and activities going resource booklets
- Facilitators Peer Support Zoom – Wednesday 13th January 2021
- A bit of a June update and checking in with DEEP groups
- Some resources to be shared from the DEEP Facilitators Gathering September 2021
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 9th March 2022
- Notes from a DEEPer Zoom Wednesday 26th October 2022
- New DEEP Guide – ‘Valuing the contributions of people with dementia’
- ‘The Wall’ from the Manchester DEEP facilitator event.
- Young Dementia UK launch four new films!
- Summat to Say visit Manchester United at Old Trafford to do an audit!
- Free music and mince pies Christmas Concert Rhiwbina, near Cardiff
- How to use a voice recorder on your iphone starring Steve Milton!
- Life Changes Trust launch evaluation of Dementia Enablement Pilot (Please note DEP not DEEP).
- A guide to helping people get connected on the internet for the first time
- Apply for ‘Awards for All’ funding
- What next? A series of stories and ideas from the DEEP network
- DEEP values – a reminder
- Update from Alumni and an extra call out for taking part in their GP survey in Scotland
- An update from Pathways and Experts by Experience groups in Bradford
- Notes from the facilitators Zoom on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 with a focus on young-onset dementia
- The audio version of April/May 2021 Our DEEP News
- Ceartas and Dementia Voices East Dunbartonshire April update
- Let’s Be Heard Art Exhibition – until the 4th September
- Notes from a poetry with Liz Jennings session Wednesday 3rd November
- Dementia and Driving Decision Aid UK is published
- A call out for editorial panel for Our DEEP News (Outdoors and Cultural pages)
- Latest DEEP news and dates for your diary
- A DEEP hello in December …
- D-Mob
- Dwyfor & Meirionnydd DEEP United Newsletter June 19
- Unfurling of banners in Kirklees – an invitation – Friday 22nd November
- Wales Cross Party Group on Dementia minutes – 3rd December 2019
- Creative Dementia Arts special event on Tuesday 10 March at St Hugh’s College, Oxford
- Lived wisdom on panic, worry and isolation: stories to support the community amid the COVID-19 crisis, from mental health service users, survivors and ex-patients.
- Greater Manchester Bereavement Service website and phone line
- COVID-19 guidance from Scotland
- New projects from Innovations in Dementia – Summer 2020 Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund
- A very lovely update from D-Mob – A celebration of over 2 years of fun and activism too!
- Michelle Candlish talks to Rebecca from Playlist for Life
- Notes from DEEP Facilitators Zoom Wednesday 27th January 2021 – What makes a ‘good’ facilitator?
- DEEP Gardeners’ Question Time film and notes – Wednesday 24th March 2021
- A wonderfully glamorous life-story from D-Mob members Ray and Jo
- Digital Buddies project and resources from Outside the Box
- Beth Johnson Foundation Peer Support Group – The Pros and Cons of living with dementia during COVID films
- A space for a Zoom chat over Christmas and new year
- Round-up on the Big Kent Quiz by Michael Buckley
- Launch of the Dementia Reparations Principles and project report from Australia
- Opinion – Dementia strategy sows the seeds of change in Scotland by Martin Robertson
- Introducing For Brian Community Interest Company
- Better Care Systems for the Age of Automation
- Virtual Peer Support Meetings for facilitatators in the DEEP network
- Nottinghamshire DEEP Support Hub invite you to walk 1000 miles
- Find out about Dementia Diaries – Thursday 12th March 12.30 – 1.30
- Supporting carers and care staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour in people with dementia during COVID-19
- The latest newsletter ‘Keeping in Touch’ Dementia Voices East Dunbartonshire
- The links the audio version for all 12 pages of Our DEEP News June/July 2020
- DementiaGo and DEEP United are dodging the tourists but doing tremendous stuff!
- Gina Awad on BBC Radio Devon Pause for Thought talks about DEEP
- A book list about dementia – please share your thoughts
- Online arts, health and heritage activities from Warwickshire
- Bilingualism and dementia: how some people lose their second language and rediscover their first
- Lived experience webinar about Lewy Body dementia with Christine Maddocks and Rachel Thompson
- The Big DEEP Blanket Reveal in Manchester on Thursday 8th July
- Three poems from Woodbrooke Facilitators Gathering September 2021 by Liz Jennings
- Free Online Film Event
- Are you attending an event in the DEEP 10th Anniversary Virtual Week – need help to keep track?
- DEEP Facilitators Gatherings – Manchester (June) and London (July)
- ‘The Wall’ from the London DEEP facilitator event
- A play for the South Asian community about dementia – Dewsbury 22nd June 2019
- Women and dementia ‘Speaking from the heart’ – a short film
- Dementia & Imagination feedback and value of arts interventions
- New date announced for Driving and Dementia Special Interest Day
- Scotland DEEP Gathering in Dundee is postponed!
- How to download an App and make WhatsAPP calls!
- Reasons to be cheerful poetry and stories to share
- Facilitators peer support Zoom meeting notes from Wednesday 29th July
- An update from Kirklees and appeal for what do you think?
- Listen to the full 8 page audio recording of Our DEEP News September to October here
- Update from Dementia Go/DEEP United – It’s all happening in Wales (with a bit of Elvis too)!
- A DEEP Gardeners’ Question Time on March 24th 2021
- Springboard and Let’s Be Heard Oldham Newsletter
- Well deserved awards for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Service in Kent
- Speak Out With Dementia – online peer support group for people with a diagnosis of dementia and identify as LGBTQ+
- Notes from a facilitators Zoom – Tuesday 2nd November 2021
- Notes from a facilitator zoom Wednesday 8th June 2022 with Damian Murphy.
- A letter to all DEEPers …. Feb 2023
- Join a Zoom meeting to have your say on tackling major conditions in England
- Launch of Knowledge is Power England audio.
- Oct 18 Making Space Newsletter
- News from “Ay’e up Mi Duck” Friends for Life DEEP Nottingham
- Talking Sense feedback request
- A film about how to use Zoom as demonstrated by Frances Isaacs from Zoomettes
- ZOOM DEEP Scotland meeting notes from 10/02/2020
- From Seldom Heard to Seen and Heard – NDAA report launched
- National Dementia Action Alliance Webinar Monday 11th May at 11.30am
- A wonderful film from Fabulous Forgetful Friends (made in lockdown)
- Some great planning and risk assessment information shared by The Beacon Club in Edinburgh
- Help needed with information and guidance about tablets, data and connections
- Time to revisit a bit of joy! The Unforgettable Sound of Music featuring Fabulous Forgetful Friends and Educate with Together Dementia Support
- My Life Films launch TV platform for people living with dementia
- ‘A Clear View’ by Nancy McAdam and Martha Middlemiss
- University of Bradford Experts by Experience Winter Newsletter 2020
- Supporting communities safely in Scotland – but worth a look wherever you live.
- ‘We’ll be in touch’ from The Royal Exchange Theatre featuring Together Dementia Support
- ‘Christmas Lights’ featuring Dementia Actif Gwynedd – Friday 10th December on Zoom!
- Dementia and Hope anthology
- Despair versus hope by Neil Crowther
- Fundraising for Dementia UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK at 224m
- Arts 4 Dementia Best Practice Conference 16th May 2019
- CADR Annual Conference in Aberystwyth on October 1st
- Wales Cross Party Group on Dementia Minutes from 8th October 2019
- Monday 3rd February event in Greater Manchester. Have your say about dementia!
- How to start a group to enable people living with dementia to have a voice
- Top Tips for using Alexa from Educate
- DEEPly fun ‘Clean Gardening’ with George and friends …
- Latest news from Friends for Life including planning for Christmas!!
- Climbing the walls in Cowbridge
- The latest newsletter from Dementia NI and a sad farewell to Tara
- The chocolate bar challenge from PACE group facilitator Liz Rose
- Notes from Facilitators Zoom on Wednesday 17th February 2021
- DEEP Facilitators Zoom notes from Wednesday 21st April 2021
- An interview with Paul Hitchmough (challenge your assumptions)
- Willy Gilder reviews ‘A Tattoo on my Brain’
- Notes from a facilitator’s Zoom Wednesday 29th September 2021
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 30th March 2022
- Listen, watch and hear about the creation of the DEEP Symphony here
- STAND creative Expo – Shattering the Stereotype
- Pasta, herbs, spices, rice, three kinds of flour, nuts, sultanas, oats, seeds. And the rest. By Maxine Linnell
- Dementia Aware Community Led Grant Programme 2019 – 2020 in Denbighshire
- Friendly Face re-launch on 23rd September at Bangor University
- Music for Dementia 2020
- The Zoomettes guide to setting up a virtual peer support meeting using ZOOM
- Cross Party Group on Dementia (Wales) -minutes and presentations from the meeting on March 3rd
- A message from Dawn Irvine at Capital Theatres, Edinburgh
- Volunteer resources -during Covid-19
- Knowledge is Power booklet – Handy hints that might help make life a little easier after diagnosis
- An appeal for opportunities and ideas to increase recruitment for the Pathfinders group in Swale.
- August to September Our DEEP News Audio Pages 1- 5
- Christmas Raffle in aid of Friends for Life “Ay’e up mi duck”
- Young Dementia Network webinar recording of Generosi-tea featuring STAND
- Latest news from Beth Johnson Peer Support Group
- Tea with a pony conference (equine experiences for people living with dementia)Wednesday 19th May
- The Big DEEP Blanket Reveal from the fabulous Together Dementia Support
- A big DEEP welcome back to Movie Memories
- Talking Sense online course is now LIVE!
- STAND’s Creative Expo: Shattering the Stereotype
- Latest news from Dementia Diaries
- January – a time for imaginings at Innovations in Dementia
- Dec 18 Making Space Newsletter
- Carlisle Forget Me Nots review ‘Toffee’ by Sarah Crossan
- National Audit of Dementia Standards Consultation 2019
- A report from the Dementia Friendly East Lothian Gathering
- A letter to the Wales DEEP Network
- Web with Wendy – a virtual cuppa. Session One audio recording
- Notes and links from Facilitators Support Zoom Meeting Wednesday 29th April
- Notes from the Facilitators Peer Support Zoom 17th June 2020
- Together Dementia Support – on the road again, with 2 of our ‘walk & talk’ members
- Age Scotland – Making Online Group Activities Dementia Friendly
- Audio version of Our DEEP News October/November 2020
- British Psychological Society – A Guide to Psychosocial Interventions in Early Stages of Dementia
- ‘Work after a diagnosis of dementia’ by Martin Robertson
- £500k cash boost for organisations to provide musical services for people with dementia
- An Alumni interview – Paula interviews Dr James McKillop MBE
- Online talk from Trent dementia about the history of Nottingham Castle on 17th August
- Peer Support Worker sought with their own lived experience – Steve from Friends for Life wants to see more opportunities like this!
- Reflections on the first 9 DEEP 10th Anniversary Events – 3rd August 2022
- Bilingualism and Dementia Resilience/Dwyieithrwydd a Gwytnwch Dementia, 31 March 2023
- Many of us will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease, so let’s plan for that reality – Philly Hare
Opportunity
- More Grief & Loss sessions announced for facilitators in the DEEP Network
- Montessori for Dementia and Ageing Event in Chester
- Scottish Alumni receive grant to help GPs with new resources
- Great feedback about Tennis Sessions supported by Dementia NI
- Speak out with dementia – An online peer support group for LGBTQ+ people living with a diagnosis of dementia
- DEEP represented at National Dementia Action Alliance
- ‘Connecting through Collections’ with the National Archive
- Banner unfurling Manchester 16th December
- Living with Lewy Body dementia? – please meet Rachel Thompson
- A January summary of news and taking part opportunities for the DEEP Network
- DEEP gathering
- Dementia in Scotland – By Martin Robertson. A member of the Scotland DEEP virtual zoom group
- DEEP United Meeting February 18th in Barmouth
- Young Dementia UK to host a young onset Zoom meeting on Tuesday 19th May
- Capturing the Story of DEEP
- Co-op Local Community Fund
- Alzheimer’s Research UK launch Inspire Fund on March 1st 2019
- Getting Along Facilitators’ Training
- A Community Garden Resource Pack
Dementia policy
- Wales Dementia Oversight Implementation and Impact Group
- The York Minds and Voices Dementia Strategy – here’s one we made earlier
- The Scottish Dementia Alumni launch ‘Dementia and GP Services’ in Scotland booklet
- Scottish Government National Action Plan to continue to support recovery
- The making of the “Dementia and GP Services” Booklet by the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- All Wales Dementia Care Pathway of Standards
- MacIntyre Easy Read Dementia Statements
- What do you want your Government to do? Make your point about dementia
- A thank you from Doteveryone for your input in to ‘Better Care in the Age of Automation’
- A National Conversation to Inform a new Dementia Strategy for Scotland
- Wales Cross Party Group on Dementia Minutes from 8th October 2019
- Government invites views on tackling major conditions in England
- Dementia in Scotland – By Martin Robertson. A member of the Scotland DEEP virtual zoom group
- Dementia and Self-Management Peer to Peer Resource launched on 6th May 2020
Awareness raising
- The Beth Johnson Fondation have been involved in creating a comic ‘There’s NO Bus Map for Dementia’
- The Four Amigos go on film – part one session about getting a diagnosis
- A January summary of news and taking part opportunities for the DEEP Network
- Maxine’s story
- Good news for Minds and Voices
- Dementia and Self-Management Poster at International Dementia Conference
- News about the Blue Badge eligibility – but how can we make it work?
- Beth Johnson Foundation training sessions with medical students
- Words of wisdom from Roy Lilley – One to print out and stick on the wall!
- The value of peer support when the world is in a pickle
- Dementia Roadmap in development for Swansea.
- Chris Maddocks – Living with dementia – an inpatient on Covid ward
- Capturing the voices of North and Mid Wales DEEP Network ‘In It Together’
- Bilingualism and dementia: how some people lose their second language and rediscover their first
- Dementia in Scotland – By Martin Robertson. A member of the Scotland DEEP virtual zoom group
- Government invites views on tackling major conditions in England
- Congratulations Jayne Goodrick, from Halcyon Quest Group, on her Points of Light award
- The York Minds and Voices Dementia Strategy – here’s one we made earlier
- Launch of a new CD playlist of Welsh language music for people living with dementia
- Diverse Cymru publish “As I walk the last mile of the way” – Dementia Report
- Peter Berry’s forthcoming book ‘Slow Puncture’ available for pre-order
- Warren Berman from Leeds ‘Up and Go’ giving a speech
- Great feedback about Tennis Sessions supported by Dementia NI
- The Scottish Dementia Alumni launch ‘Dementia and GP Services’ in Scotland booklet
- ‘Take my Advice’ leaflet produced by the Lewisham Advocacy Group
- This is wonderful! – Dementia Actif do Swan Lake ‘Staying Connected’
- Dementia and Self-Management Peer to Peer Resource launched on 6th May 2020
- A brief story of the pitfalls of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s by Steve Litchfield
- One in a Million: Dementia Training Resource published by Social Care Wales
- The challenges of lockdown in dementia and LGBT communities, a talk by Patrick Ettenes
- Paul Hitchmough, member of SURF and DEEP THREAD reflects on the last year with DEEP
- ‘Connecting through Collections’ with the National Archive
- Young Dementia UK to host a young onset Zoom meeting on Tuesday 19th May
- Your experience of Dementia Friendly Cinema Screenings
- North Wales News
- A dose of music with your COVID-19 vaccination -How music eases vaccination anxiety
- Brecon sees the launch of new group ‘Like-Minded’ run by and for people living with dementia
- Nancy McAdam in a priceless discussion with Paula Brown.
- Alzheimer’s Society LGBT+ ‘Bring Dementia Out’ Awareness Campaign
- When People Die: Stories from Young People — Discovery – the University of Dundee Research Portal
- Mid Wales developments
- The making of the “Dementia and GP Services” Booklet by the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- Banner unfurling Manchester 16th December
- What do you want your Government to do? Make your point about dementia
- Capturing the Story of DEEP
- Hear our voice! A great new resource from Ireland
- See Dementia NI members Jo and Stephen taking part in ‘Our Lives with Dementia’
- Creating better lives in Fife – Life Changes Trust Community and Dementia Event
- Forget me Not Swindon take part in training films with Bristol University
- ‘Preparing for the Unexpected’ the latest peer to peer resource created by the Scottish Dementia Alumni group
- MacIntyre Easy Read Dementia Statements
- A priceless resource for considering the practicalities of re-opening day centres or any place you might meet up
- Council Tax discount for people living with dementia is now easier in Wales
- The Hopeful Gardener from Outside Lives videos featuring Teresa Davies and the work of Anne Scott.
- Living with Lewy Body dementia? – please meet Rachel Thompson
- World Premiere of ‘Run 2 Remember’ in Telford on 2nd December 2021.
- Alzheimer’s Society launch new information: Helping Sports Clubs and Leisure Centres become Dementia-Inclusive
- 26 practical tips for newer dementia activists and their advocates and allies
- Dr Jane Mullins talks about the value of DEEP in The Western Mail
- An interesting debate amongst playmates about ‘labelling’….. March 17, 2021
- Launch of ‘Let’s Talk About Death Shall We’
- New free documentary film ‘The World Turned Upside Down’
- Alzheimer’s Research UK launch Inspire Fund on March 1st 2019
- Scottish Alumni receive grant to help GPs with new resources
National involvement
- Wales Cross Party Group on Dementia Minutes from 8th October 2019
- The making of the “Dementia and GP Services” Booklet by the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- The latest Newsletter from The Laverstock Memory Support Group
- People travelled far and wide for the Banner Unfurling in Manchester Monday 16th December 2019
- Creating better lives in Fife – Life Changes Trust Community and Dementia Event
- Dr Jane Mullins talks about the value of DEEP in The Western Mail
- Living with Lewy Body dementia? – please meet Rachel Thompson
- ‘Connecting through Collections’ with the National Archive
- News about the Blue Badge eligibility – but how can we make it work?
- A January summary of news and taking part opportunities for the DEEP Network
- What do you want your Government to do? Make your point about dementia
- Capturing the voices of North and Mid Wales DEEP Network ‘In It Together’
- Dementia in Scotland – By Martin Robertson. A member of the Scotland DEEP virtual zoom group
- Government invites views on tackling major conditions in England
- Launch of a new CD playlist of Welsh language music for people living with dementia
- Dementia and Self-Management Peer to Peer Resource launched on 6th May 2020
- DEEP represented at National Dementia Action Alliance
- Hear our voice! A great new resource from Ireland
- Capturing the Story of DEEP
- Paul Hitchmough, member of SURF and DEEP THREAD reflects on the last year with DEEP
- 26 practical tips for newer dementia activists and their advocates and allies
- Congratulations Jayne Goodrick, from Halcyon Quest Group, on her Points of Light award
- A thank you from Doteveryone for your input in to ‘Better Care in the Age of Automation’
- Scottish Alumni receive grant to help GPs with new resources
- North Wales News
- Legal entitlements and problem solving for disabled people, their families and carers Conference, Leeds
- Wales Dementia Oversight Implementation and Impact Group
- Mid Wales developments
- Banner unfurling Manchester 16th December
- Scottish Government National Action Plan to continue to support recovery
- See Dementia NI members Jo and Stephen taking part in ‘Our Lives with Dementia’
Dementia rights
- Hear our voice! A great new resource from Ireland
- News about the Blue Badge eligibility – but how can we make it work?
- 26 practical tips for newer dementia activists and their advocates and allies
- DEEP represented at National Dementia Action Alliance
- Scottish Alumni receive grant to help GPs with new resources
- A thank you from Doteveryone for your input in to ‘Better Care in the Age of Automation’
- Dementia and Self-Management Poster at International Dementia Conference
- Legal entitlements and problem solving for disabled people, their families and carers Conference, Leeds
- Wales Dementia Oversight Implementation and Impact Group
- Wales Cross Party Group on Dementia Minutes from 8th October 2019
- The York Minds and Voices Dementia Strategy – here’s one we made earlier
- People travelled far and wide for the Banner Unfurling in Manchester Monday 16th December 2019
- The Scottish Dementia Alumni launch ‘Dementia and GP Services’ in Scotland booklet
- MacIntyre Easy Read Dementia Statements
- Launch of ‘Let’s Talk About Death Shall We’
- Scottish Government National Action Plan to continue to support recovery
- Power of Attorney possible refunds
- Two go wild in Cardiff by Frances Isaacs of The Zoomettes and Like-Minded in Brecon
- The making of the “Dementia and GP Services” Booklet by the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- Congratulations Jayne Goodrick, from Halcyon Quest Group, on her Points of Light award
- Dementia in Scotland – By Martin Robertson. A member of the Scotland DEEP virtual zoom group
- A National Conversation to Inform a new Dementia Strategy for Scotland
- Council Tax discount for people living with dementia is now easier in Wales
- Dementia and Self-Management Peer to Peer Resource launched on 6th May 2020
- Government invites views on tackling major conditions in England
- Dr Jane Mullins talks about the value of DEEP in The Western Mail
Running a DEEP group
- The York Minds and Voices Dementia Strategy – here’s one we made earlier
- The latest Newsletter from The Laverstock Memory Support Group
- MARCH on for: Friends for Life DEEP (Nottingham) Ay’e up mi duck.
- DEEP Working Together Grant Gathering – June 2019
- Just a wonderful ‘take stock, check in and celebrate’from SHINDIG
- Brecon sees the launch of new group ‘Like-Minded’ run by and for people living with dementia
- An opportunity to share your stories and learn from others. Top tips of walking and outdoor activities in your DEEP group.
- News from the Buddies in Leamington Spa
- Notes from a facilitator Zoom Wednesday 10th November 2021
- A chance for facilitators of groups in the DEEP network to reflect upon the place and role of care partners within our groups
- Pathways in Bradford connecting with Zoom … for now!
- Capturing the Story of DEEP
- Young Dementia UK to host a young onset Zoom meeting on Tuesday 19th May
- Good news for Minds and Voices
- What next? What do we do to meet and start again in the DEEP Network?
- Dwyfor & Meirionydd DEEP United get creative with Patrick Jones
- Notes from 3rd meeting of planning/steering group for LGBTQ+/dementia online support group, 23 July 2020
- A Community Garden Resource Pack
- Latest news from Friends for Life Nottingham
- Me Myself & I Briton Ferry have a new home!
Grants and funding
- Great feedback about Tennis Sessions supported by Dementia NI
- DEEP Working Together Grant Gathering – June 2019
- Scottish Alumni receive grant to help GPs with new resources
- Notes from the Life Changes Trust in Scotland online COVID-19 discussions
- Buddies from Leamington Spa are working with leisure centres across Warwickshire
- Capturing the Story of DEEP
- Alzheimer’s Research UK launch Inspire Fund on March 1st 2019
- Good news for Minds and Voices
- A Community Garden Resource Pack
Blogs, publications and websites
- Chris Maddocks – Living with dementia – an inpatient on Covid ward
- What matters most: Exploring the everyday lives of people with dementia
- A Community Garden Resource Pack
- From Canada – By Us For Us Guides
- ‘Take my Advice’ leaflet produced by the Lewisham Advocacy Group
- Brecon sees the launch of new group ‘Like-Minded’ run by and for people living with dementia
- Launch of ‘Let’s Talk About Death Shall We’
In the press
- Alzheimer’s Society launch new information: Helping Sports Clubs and Leisure Centres become Dementia-Inclusive
- Power of Attorney possible refunds
- The latest Newsletter from The Laverstock Memory Support Group
- Dr Jane Mullins talks about the value of DEEP in The Western Mail
- Government invites views on tackling major conditions in England
Resources
- Salford DEEP Event Transcript – June 2023
- London DEEP Event Transcript July 12th 2023
- The benefits of a supportive diagnosis – York Minds and Voices.
- Dementia and end of life choices
- How to use ZOOM
- The 4 Amigos
- Watch the Pathways DEEP Moments films
- How to make Hartlepool more dementia friendly
- Mindcare YODA, Bromley film about their group
- Awareness and understanding film by Ashford Place,Brent
- Forget-Me-Nots Swindon/Bristol – An introduction to our research
- Forget-Me-Nots Swindon/Bristol – Talking about the past
- Forget-Me-Nots Swindon/Bristol – Quizzes in dementia groups
- Forget-Me-Nots Swindon/Bristol – Talking in the Here and Now
- Forget-Me-Nots Swindon/Bristol – Doing it our way : Three friends and dementia
- Generosi tea, Young Dementia Network webinar, February 2021
- STAND Recipe for Life film launch
- Facilitators Virtual Peer Support Pilot 2019
- ‘Speaking from the heart’ Women and dementia London Gathering July 2019
- ‘In It Together’ – Dementia Voices in Mid and North Wales
- Fran and Derek from D-Mob share the delights of learning how to use an iPad and connecting with friends
- Film as described by Wendy Mitchell member of Minds and Voices
- Great Camden Minds
- Knowledge is Power – England booklet
- Knowledge is Power – Scottish Gaelic booklet
- Knowledge is Power – English translation of Scottish Gaelic booklet
- Knowledge is Power – Welsh booklet
- Knowledge is Power – English translation of Welsh booklet
- Dementia and sleep changes
- THE YORK Minds And Voices DEMENTIA Strategy
- An example of what we want to do/our agreement – from Voices Across the Lands
- Zoomettes – the story of a virtual group
- STAND
- Speakers Event requirements – What I need from you to take part.
- Visitors Guide
- East Kent Forget me Nots paper about emotions and dementia
- Be Dementia Aware poster for cafes
- There’s No Bus Map for Dementia
- Setting up and running a virtual group
- Ceartas Dementia Winter 2023 Newsletter
- Experts by Experience Winter 2022 Newsletter
- Ceartas Dementia Autumn 2022 Newsletter
- Ceartas Dementia Summer 2022 Newsletter
- DEEP through the eyes of a London Gathering
- Taking Part opportunities – things to think about before you become involved in a project
- Top Tips for Facilitators – Ideas from a DEEP Facilitators’ Gathering
- DEEP Values
- DEEP – Trust Fundraising Tips Guide
- Ceartas Dementia Spring 2022 Newsletter
- Bradford Experts by Experience Spring 2022 newsletter
- Ceartas Dementia March 2022 Newsletter
- Ceartas Dementia January 2022 Newsletter
- Ceartas Dementia Christmas Newsletter
- Katie Antill, George Rook and Clare Morris reflecting on a facilitator’s role putting on an event
- Dementia Actif Gwynedd – September to December 2021
- Bradford Expert by Experience – Autumn 2021 newsletter
- Video by MemoryBilia group members Wayne, Dudley and Lorraine about putting on an event
- DEEP Festival Event check and planning list – 2021
- Preparing for the Unexpected Booklet by the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- STAND Recipe for Life Book
- I want to speak please cards – English
- Ceartas Dementia Autumn 2021 Newsletter
- Experts by Experience Summer 2021 Newsletter
- Cearatas Dementia Newsletter July/August 2021
- Editable Consent Form for Photos, film, audio and quotes
- Springboard in Oldham, Members’ Newsletter – July 2021
- Ceartas Summer 2021 Newsletter
- Springboard in Oldham, Members’ Newsletter – May/June 2021
- Cearatas Dementia Newsletter April 2021
- Facilitators Virtual Peer Support Pilot 2019
- Cearatas Dementia Newsletter February 2021
- The Springboard newsletter – Number 3, February 2021
- Dementia and GP Services Booklet by the Scottish Dementia Alumni
- ‘Work after a diagnosis of dementia’ by Martin Robertson
- ‘Spotting the signs of dementia’ -a new resource when visiting your GP
- Dementia NI, Members’ Newsletter – December 2020
- Dementia Voices, East Dunbartonshire, Ceartas De Café Keeping in Touch – Christmas 2020 Newsletter
- Dementia NI, Members’ Newsletter – October 2020
- Springboard in Oldham, Members’ Newsletter – October 2020
- Dementia Voices, East Dunbartonshire, Ceartas De Café & Dementia Voices Keeping in Touch—November 2020
- Making Waves North Tyneside, Making Waves Peer Support Newsletter – August 2020
- Organising Gatherings and Events
- Gatherings and Events Checklist
- Editable travel, accommodation and event plans
- I want to speak cards – English
- I want to speak cards – Welsh
- I want to speak cards – Scots Gaelic
- I want to speak cards – Irish Gaelic
- I want to speak cards – Editable
- Name labels
- Signage templates
- Dementia Enquirers Research Pack
- Our dementia Our rights
- DEEP Working Together Grant Gathering June 2019
- DEEP Facilitators Manchester and London Gatherings Report Spring/Summer 2019
- DEEP gathering Belfast Northern Ireland Report May 2019
- DEEP gathering Wales Report October 2018
- DEEP gathering Glasgow Report September 2018
- DEEP gathering Edinburgh Report June 2017
- DEEP gatherings Hawick and Inverness Report March 2017
- DEEP gathering Wales Report March 2017
- DEEP gatherings Kent Report April 2018
- DEEP gathering Wales Report June 2018
- DEEP gathering Birmingham Report July 2018
- DEEP gathering Aberdeen Report August 2018
- DEEP gathering Stornorway, Lewis and Harris Report August 2018
- Making an Impact Together
- Setting up an (influencing) group
- Changing roles
- Involving people with dementia as advisors
- Valuing the contributions of people with dementia
- Collecting the views of people with dementia
- Involving people with dementia in conferences and events
- Guidance for film-makers working with people with dementia
- Involving people with dementia in recruitment and selection
- Audit checklist: Is this INSIDE public space dementia-inclusive?
- Audit checklist: Is this OUTSIDE public space dementia-inclusive?
- Dementia words matter: Guidelines on language about dementia
- Writing accessible dementia-friendly information
- Tips for consulting people with dementia
- Making an Impact Together
- Writing accessible websites
- Making your presentation more accessible
- Choosing an accessible venue
- Our Dementia, Our Rights
- I want to speak please cards – Welsh
- I want to speak please cards – Scots Gaelic
- I want to speak please cards – Irish Gaelic
- I want to speak cards – editable version to insert your own language
- DEEP Logo – English
- DEEP Logo – Welsh
- DEEP Groups Logo – English
- DEEP Groups Logo – Welsh
- Dementia and Sensory Challenges
- Driving and Dementia
- Talking Sense – Living with sensory changes and dementia
- Bookmark ‘Dementia is more than memory loss’