Great to see Gerry King, who is part of the Scottish Government's Dementia Lived Experience Panel, have his story shared. mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/d…

Minister Maree Todd has been out and about over past month doing some dementia visits and engagements, including at Alzheimer Scotland’s Annual conference #AlzScot2023, the Badaguish Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre, and Kirrie Connections Kirrie Connections Meeting Centre.

We're delighted to attend #33AEC alongside representatives from across Scotland's dementia communities to hear of the really positive developments taking place across Europe, and to present our poster setting out Everyone's Story: Our new Dementia Strategy for Scotland

That moment when Maree Todd Scottish Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport dances with our members! On an official visit to discuss with our members and their families their experience of dementia care and services locally, the Minister joins in dancing. Class

Have you heard of our social tourism project that is going from strength to strength? Respitality provides short vital breaks for unpaid carers in Scotland when they need it most. Find out more today 🔗: respitality.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/home/carers-in…

The Scottish government has today published its 2024-26 delivery plan to implement key areas of the dementia strategy. Read on 👇 Age Scotland Dr Kainde Manji Maree Todd Alzheimer Scotland Race Against Dementia Center for BrainHealth Brain Health Scotland Alzheimer's Research UK Neil Gray MSP healthandcare.scot/stories/3729/d…

2024 marks 10 years of our #CarerPositive project!🎂 Our team work with employers to help build support for carers in the workplace, and those that do receive a nationally recognised award. Find out more here: carerpositive.org

Today 24 Feb is book launch day for 'My Wonky Brain', 1-2 pm at Festival Theatre. You can book here bit.ly/3uveCQt Come along for a FREE COPY, Q&A with Valeria Lembo & Willy Gilder, a reading, coffee & cake. A result of the GRAND bold MC with support from Capital Theatres: Festival, King’s & Studio

From Spring 2024, people in more areas will be able to apply for the Carer Support Payment, which will be available across Scotland in Autumn 2024. You don’t need to apply if you already get Carer's Allowance as your award will transfer automatically. mygov.scot/carer-support-…

Ahead of the Stage One debate at Scottish Parliament on the National Care Service Bill, Social Care Minister Maree Todd visited @Alzscot to hear about their hopes for how the Bill could improve lives of people accessing social care. 📽️Watch her video and listen to her message ⬇️

Mental Health Minister @mareetoddmsp met with members of the Federal Government of Upper Austria Deputy Governor Christine Haberlander and State Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer to discuss Scotland’s new dementia strategy and plans to deliver for those affected by dementia.

The Second Scottish Dementia Arts Festival will be in November in November 2024 Dates and venues to be announced beginning of April

Amazing to have over 50 young carers and young adult carers from across Scotland at the Scottish Parliament yesterday. There was a 45 minute Chamber debate on #YoungCarerActionDay, then a special YC CPG meeting with MSPs. Well done to all the YC who spoke to raise awareness.

We've been delivering training this week! Meaningful music can be embedded across health and care settings to improve wellbeing of people living with dementia 🎶 Learn more: training.playlistforlife.org.uk

Make your voice heard! Shared Care Scotland's survey on short breaks and respite services needs your input. Let's create meaningful change for carers. surveymonkey.com/r/carerbreaks2 #carers #caring #CarersInScotland

Sign up to attend our webinar next week to launch our new wellbeing resource for unpaid carers 'Caring for You'! Webinar will be held on Zoom on Wednesday 5th June at 10am Sign up for the event here👇 bit.ly/3UGiN4E

“While a significant step, I know there are still many challenges impacting many carers & people with care needs.” Maree Todd Read on 👇 Carers Scotland Scot Gov Carers Policy Coalition of Carers in Scotland (COCIS) Carers UK Carolynne Hunter @richardmeade13 Claire Stevens @theGCPH healthandcare.scot/stories/3834/c…

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

"The power of music for people with dementia and those in their lives as a source of strength, joy and comfort can’t be overstated." Thank you to the Scottish Minister for Wellbeing Maree Todd for supporting #NationalPlaylistDay 💚