Dementia

Dementia app to be showcased in the House of Commons

An innovative team from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth will be showcasing a mobile app, designed to help clinicians assess patients with possible dementia, in the House of Commons today (Thursday 5 September).

Dr Rupert Noad, Consultant Neuropsychologist from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Craig Newman, Research Clinical Psychologist from the Plymouth University Peninsula Schools...

Plymouth University goes to Parliament to demonstrate technological advances in dementia treatment

The nation’s political leaders are being given a unique opportunity to see for themselves how cutting edge technology could transform the lives of those affected by dementia.

Academics from Plymouth University, and partners across the health and charity sectors, are holding an interactive exhibition in the Houses of Commons to show how high-tech developments can improve the diagnosis...

Awards recognise ‘dementia friendly’ work in Plymouth

Three services at Plymouth City Council are to get awards for their dementia work.

Joint Commissioning and Adult Social Care, the Library Service and the Arts and Heritage Service will be presented with certificates by the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance at an event on Friday 2 August in recognition of the work carried out in Plymouth towards making the city ‘dementia friendly’....

Dementia awareness event

Plymstock Library is hosting a dementia awareness event on Friday 28 June.

The event, which will run from 11am to 2pm, will be a chance to learn about dementia and mental wellbeing and find out how to keep both mind and body active.

Local organisations including the Alzheimer’s Society, Plymouth Mind and the Council’s Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be on hand to give advice and information about support services and activities on offer.

If you’re interested in supporting people with dementia, the Royal Voluntary Service will also be promoting volunteer...

Plymstock Library promotes healthy minds

Plymstock Library is hosting a dementia awareness event on Friday 28 June.

The event, which will run from 11am to 2pm, will be a chance to learn about dementia and mental wellbeing and find out how to keep both mind and body active.

Local organisations including the Alzheimer’s Society, Plymouth Mind and the Council’s Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be on hand to give...

Plymouth to become country's first dementia friendly university

Plymouth is set to become the country’s first dementia friendly university, furthering its commitment to improving the lives of those affected by the condition

A strategy is now being implemented which is designed to make staff and students more aware of the condition and the needs of those with it.

This will initially involve specialist training being provided for managers and...

Healthy Working Lives

Plymouth Central Library is hosting an event on Friday 26 April where people can get help with finding work or advice on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

The ‘Healthy Working Lives’ event, which will run from 11.30am to 2pm, will provide useful information about health and wellbeing for people in work, as well as training and employment opportunities for those who are looking for a job.

Careers South West and the Council’s Plymouth Adult and Community Learning Service will be on hand with advice about training workshops, adult education courses and finding...

Library offers help on healthy work/life balance

Plymouth Central Library is hosting an event on Friday 26 April where people can get help with finding work or advice on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

The ‘Healthy Working Lives’ event, which will run from 11.30am to 2pm, will provide useful information about health and wellbeing for people in work, as well as training and employment opportunities for those who are looking...

New dementia service launched in Plymouth

Plymouth is launching a new service as part of its work to become a Dementia Friendly City and improve the lives of residents with the illness.

Plymouth City Council and the Western Locality of the NEW Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have commissioned the Alzheimer’s Society to deliver the new service which will include:

  • Five new dementia support workers from whom
  • ...

Devon care provider publishes dementia Q and A to support families across the South West

A Devon care provider has published a dementia guide aimed at supporting individuals, families, and family carers navigating one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges.

Southern Healthcare has highly rated nursing homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton and Dawlish and their teams care for many residents who are living with dementia. The specialist dementia care provider has developed...

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