Discovering Dementia

02/07/2025

Invited to be a guest on Dementia UK’s podcast ‘My life with dementia’ to highlight some of the issues faced when caring for someone living with . This is the first time I’ve felt able to share publicly a little more about what life has been like for Mum and I in recent times. There are so many others going through the same thing and, although every experience is unique, the emotions of guilt and grief for carers seem to come up a lot.

There is a companion podcast to this one, with Admiral nurses Vic and Hilda talking through some of the themes around the interview. They discuss when is the right time to find a care home and what you should consider when looking. You’ll find it right next to this one on your podcast feed.

Do listen and share with anyone you think might benefit
https://pod.fo/e/2eea8b

The specialist Admiral Nurses can offer support to anyone affected by and are there for the whole family. You can contact the helpline by calling 0800 888 6678 or emailing [email protected]

You can also book a virtual appointment with a nurse at a time that suits you www.dementiauk.org

11/06/2025

A lovely reminder of winning Gold at British Podcast Awards and now in the Hall of Fame 💛🙏

23/05/2025

New series of Dementia UK’s podcast My Life With Dementia is out now

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-life-with-dementia-a-dementia-uk-podcast/id1767430075

17/05/2025

We are delighted to be attending the Dementia Open Day next week as part of Dementia Action Week.

The event is full of information and support on local services to support those living with dementia and their carers and families.

We’d love to see you and share what happens at our sessions and how it supports so many people sharing joy, music and friendship every week 🫶

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

25/04/2025

Very much enjoyed meeting residents, visitors and staff at Brampton View Care Home. Thank you for having me!

31/03/2025

A very emotional watch for me. Happy memories of growing up with a wonderful mum, who then became an equally wonderful Grannie. Thanks to Dementia UK for putting this film together so sensitively 💛

28/05/2024

Thanks to Alzheimer's Society for sharing details of Discovering Dementia on X. There is still much to do to help reduce the stigma but glad to be playing a small part in helping this to happen.

You can listen here:
https://pod.fo/e/234c8f

26/05/2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-69037557

Judith Gates is campaigning for radical changes round heading in the beautiful game.

23/05/2024

was packed with events and a tea party first, all around spreading awareness and raising funds. Spent time at Kettering General Hospital for its Dementia Day talking to staff and visitors about the work of Dementia UK and the Admiral Nurses. Always good to have an excuse for some cake, too!