Really interesting morning with the The Poverty Alliance looking at what’s next for Human Rights in Scotland and the benefits of taking a human rights based approach to all our work. It’s time Scotland close the accountability gap and empower everyone to name and claim their rights.

💭 If you could suggest one thing to the Scottish Government about the creation of the National Care Service, what would it be? Your input could shape the future of social care in Scotland! ✍️ #NCSBill #HaveYourSay #Dementia #CareInScotland

What a great day we had at the amazing Kelpies with lots of laughs on the trishaws. Thank you to Age Scotland Dementia for supporting this fun trip. youtu.be/Y0bqxIMOR6g?fe…

Off to Spain tomorrow to take part in Walking The Talk - a dementia friendly Camino trek with Ron Coleman & Karen & Graham from Meeting Centres Scotland - we want to test the feasibility of taking more folk, or doing a Scottish version

📅 It’s been a week of great insights! As we wrap up, don’t forget to share your views in our survey on the #NCSBill before 20th September 2024. Your feedback is vital! 🔗 Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/MS23SYF #Dementia #CareReform #Scotland

One million brain scans used to assess dementia risk bbc.com/news/articles/…

📢 Join us on Thursday 5th September (2-3 pm) for our next policy drop-in! We’ll discuss the policy process, engagement and your thoughts on how we can improve these sessions. Your voice matters in shaping dementia policy! Email us at [email protected] to attend.

💡Don't forget to share your views in our survey on the #NCSBill before the 20th September 2024. Your feedback is vital! 👉surveymonkey.com/r/MS23SYF

📌Thinking of applying to our ESGA Fund but have some questions? Get in touch with our friendly dementia grants team to discuss your ideas! Email us at: [email protected] 🗓️Applications close on Friday 13th September at 5pm

🗣️ Don’t miss our next policy drop-in on 5th September, 2-3 pm via Zoom! We’re diving into the policy process and want to hear how we can make engagement better for you. Let’s work together to shape dementia policy. Email us at [email protected] to join!

📢 We've just published our Better End of Life Report. People have told us that access to high-quality palliative and end of life care is patchy, inconsistent, and inequitable. But better care is possible. Here's 3 key things you need to know... 👇

Gender and regional disparities persist in dementia deaths, highlighting the need for targeted support. About Dementia advocates for community-based support and better resources to tackle these inequalities. #HealthEquity #DementiaSupport

Today Heart of Newhaven Community Meeting Centre - Chinese calligraphy with Mike & bold-scotland

We're so pleased to see Irene's story shared as part of Scot Gov Health's new #RethinkDementia campaign “It’s so important to keep being yourself and do the things you’ve always done together.” Read and watch Irene's full story 👇nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

The new Scot Gov Health #RethinkDementia campaign launches today. Created in collaboration with a National Dementia Lived Experience Panel, it encourages us to continue doing the things we've always done with friends or relatives living with dementia. bit.ly/3MtW74d

Health Secretary @NeilCGray has launched the Rethink Dementia campaign with COSLA which encourages people with relatives or friends diagnosed with the illness to continue with everyday activities to help people stay well for longer. More info here: NHSInform.scot/RethinkDementia

Very excited to see this launch today. Co-produced by people living with dementia including members of About Dementia to challenge the stigma they face. Well done to the Lived Experience Panel and Scottish Government Dementia Policy for making it happen.

Head of Dementia Age Scotland As the Head of Dementia, you will provide strategic leadership for Age Scotland’s dementia work tinyurl.com/u3ur9vkj £45,430 pro-rata PT Edinburgh #charityjob

Delighted to be attending Human Rights Consortium Scotland #ScotHumanRightsConf in Glasgow today. Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP recognising the disappointment in the decision to delay the #ScottishHumanRightsBill and sharing the reasons behind this decision