Facilitation skills are not just for change & improvement "experts". Every leader should have them. Organisations that integrate facilitation into their leadership approach report more productive & engaged teams, improved innovation & better decision-making. Facilitative

Could you do something brilliant to support Sporting Memories! We’re looking for people to fundraise to help our work supporting older people to live better lives through the power of sport. Find out more on fundraising by clicking below. sportingmemories.uk/fundraise/

4 helpful tips for supporting a person living with #dementia to #exercise (important for their physical #health, #mentalhealth, sleep, appetite, etc.) (image via Fati Sule) #Alzheimers #fitness

Age UK's very informative 'Making a will' factsheet has been published. ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/doc… Thank you Age UK for including our work and resources as a useful organisation. #Wills #AgeUK #DigitalLegacy

Exciting job vacancy news: Dementia UK & Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are collaborating to provide a new Admiral Nurse for Young Onset #Dementia (Band 6) based in Kettering. Closing date for applications 25th July 2025. Find out more: jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

“I wish more people understood that the reason people finally walk away is rarely due to one thing—it’s the drip, drip, drip of not being seen, of not being heard, of not feeling cared for, of not feeling they belong, of not feeling wanted...” h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e

Older adults are increasingly undertaking carer roles to support other older people in a sometimes confusing world of health and social care consumerism. This CPD article explores approaches to understanding the care work and needs of older carers journals.rcni.com/nursing-older-…

I've #justsponsored Alfie Smith, who's fundraising for Lindsey Lodge Hospice on JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/alfie-smi…

Today’s date is 24/7, which is #SamaritansAwarenessDay. Remember that when life is difficult, @samaritanscharity are there to listen 24/7.

What’s your #sport? Sporting Memories Scunthorpe ever Friday 1-3 pm at the Attis Arena Scunthor(P)e United FC Live Well North Lincolnshire Healthwatch N Lincs NLPCNMHT North Lincs Council Scunthorpe Rotary #NorthLincolnshire Scunthorpe Live

Today’s announcement of a new pilot to fund more ASC nurses to train to prescribe is a vital step in recognising clinical expertise, supporting career development, and improving care. It will also enable timely treatment and strengthen shared care across health & social care.

Today we released a song to honour homecare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic, to mark the end of the Care Sector Module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry I gave a closing statement on behalf of Homecare Association which you can find here: homecareassociation.org.uk/resource/our-c…

Caring for someone with dementia is full of contradictions. It’s work that matters — but often goes unseen. Our 2024 Carer Survey captures this emotional reality. We’re amplifying carer voices and calling for change. Join us. Be part of the movement. 💙 ow.ly/mUos50WicLc

If we want to create change across systems, we need to shift the balance, with less focus on redesigning structures/processes & more focus on collaboration, empathy & genuine human connection. “The Human Heart of Systems Change” - a new report from CoCreative sets out learning

"Shoutout to people who are kind simply because it’s who they are. No strings attached, no hidden motives—just pure goodness in the way they move through life." ~Unknown

#OliversCampaign I am angry NHS England Workforce, Training and Education have always been clear: people with a learning disability & autistic individuals delivering Oliver’s Training should be paid Band 5 rates Yet many charities with contracts to deliver it are paying minimum wage Not On My Watch Please retweet

Happy #InternationalCatDay 😻 It's the best day!

Looking for something to do this summer? Why not make it your time to volunteer for Sporting Memories! You could make our sessions even more special thanks to your time and efforts. Find out more here: bit.ly/3K0icp4

The Young Dementia Network is the online community for everyone living with, working with or interested in young onset #dementia. 💜 Now with over 6,500 members, our members receive a regular newsletter featuring news from the Network and its members, as well as young onset