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Dementia UK publish 2026 Summer School programme

ByCommunity Team 27/05/202626/05/2026

Dementia UK has published the programme for their 2026 Summer School.

Running from 7-10 July 2026, the Summer School is a free annual event aimed at improving practice in and knowledge of dementia care.

Topics being covered in 2026 are diverse and include rarer types of dementia, Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia, supporting people from the LGBTQ+ community, culturally responsive dementia care and intimacy and sensory needs.

Find out more and book your place here: https://www.dementiauk.org/for-professionals/admiral-nurse-academy/annual-summer-school/

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St Helier street renamed Memory Lane for Dementia Jersey campaign
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Lost Memories film to tour UK
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Budget response
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Exercise programmes
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