Having begun hosting the Dementia Community webinars on 28 November 2023 (The first webinar I hosted for Dementia Community is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1QhYyFGLM), I’m delighted to share that the webinars have grown hugely in popularity during 2025. The programme I’ve run for 2025 has been a 21-webinar series and participant numbers between the highest attendance in…
Today marks the second anniversary of my curation of the Dementia Community News Feed. This is part of the work I undertake for Dementia Community as their Communication Lead. Hundreds of news items that I’ve researched and written have been published and I look forward to sharing many more in the future. If you have…
As part of my ongoing work with Dementia Community I have led on Communications and been a Co-Programme Director for the 19th UK Dementia Congress. The event, held in Manchester on 17-18 November 2025, attracted over 500 delegates and numerous speakers, sponsors and exhibitors with the event receiving positive feedback from those who attended and…
I was delighted to be able to support the West Berkshire Dementia Hub at their Stakeholder Event today by giving a speech outlining the need for this Hub and the vision that can make it a UK-leading dementia centre. The event was the launch of the Hub to key organisations and individuals in West Berkshire…
I was was delighted to be invited back by Consultus Care and Nursing to speak at their latest ‘Planning for Care’ event today. This free event, held in Sevenoaks in Kent, was aimed at providing information and advice for families. My thanks to Andy, Claire, Peter and all of the Consultus team for inviting me.…
I’m honoured to have been the latest guest on The Care Social Podcast, hosted by Barry Price from QCS. We talked about my dad, my work and some of the current issues in dementia care and wider health and social care. Listen to the podcast here: https://www.qcs.co.uk/the-care-social-podcast-ep-20-from-daughter-to-campaigner-beth-brittons-fight-for-better-dementia-care/
I’m excited to share ‘Facts verses Myths – Understanding Dementia’. This is the full-length version of a film series I made for ChiSquare Labs, a UK-based life sciences and health tech company. You can view the full-length film (4:07 mins) here: https://uk.chisquarelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MYTH-VS-FACT-F-L-Video-CHISQUARE-LABS-1.mp4 The films have also been shared as bitesize versions on LinkedIn as follows:…
I’ve very much enjoyed speaking at today’s National Care Forum (NCF) Communities of Practice for Dementia. I shared information about improving wellbeing for people living with dementia. Many thanks to Laurie and Liz for inviting me.
I’ve been interviewed by Christina from Dementia Help magazine. The interview is entitled, ‘From daughter to campaigner: How dementia changed everything’. You can read the interview here (Pages 30-33): https://dementiahelpuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dementia-help-magazine-issue-7.pdf My thanks go to Christina for interviewing me.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPSYCH) have kindly congratulated me on my MBE. I work for RCPSYCH as a Carer Rep for the Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP).
Having met Dementia Dialogues Podcast Host Natalie Carter at the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Show, I was honoured to be invited to be one of Natalie’s podcast guests. We talked about wellbeing, my dad, my work and more, and I shared some tips and advice. Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lTLFR1u8xkIOCyS7d1uyO?si=iAGeYBhKQWeFnPry7uTdFw&nd=1&dlsi=85e927b491b34f14
I’ve become a consultant with NCF Consult. NCF Consult is available to both NCF members and non-members and includes a range of consultants who offer expert advice for social care providers. You can find my NCF Consult profile here: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf_team/beth-britton/ Find out more about NCF Consult here: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/projects/ncf-consult/
I was delighted to deliver a workshop for Sensio today to increase their UK-staff team’s knowledge of dementia. We covered topics including types, symptoms and experiences of dementia, how perception can change when a person has dementia and how to communicate well with a person who has dementia. Included in the workshop was the voice…
As part of my roles with Dementia Community I host monthly webinars. We have an exciting programme in 2025, including speakers from July-December on the following topics: Alleviating social isolation through intergenerational connections Designing inclusive environments for people living with dementia Music & Dementia: The UK’s First Centre of Excellence Click, Swipe, Smile: Assistive technology…
BRACE have kindly congratulated me on my MBE. You can read their coverage here: https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/beth-britton-mbe/ My thanks, as ever, to BRACE for their fantastic support for my work. I’m very proud to be a BRACE Ambassador. You can find out more about BRACE here: https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/
I was honoured to be invited to deliver a presentation at today’s Consultus Care and Nursing ‘Planning for Care’ event. The event, which was free and open to all, was held in Sevenoaks in Kent and was attended by people with personal experiences of care and professionals working in care. My thanks to Andy, Claire,…
As part of my role as an Ambassador for BRACE, I’ve made a short film for their ‘Why we fight’ campaign. The ‘Why we fight’ campaign is highlighting the need for investment into dementia research. You can view the film here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fM8W6ZlfxDU Find out more about BRACE here: https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/
I am so incredibly happy to be made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025 for Services to People with Dementia and to their Carers. This really encapsulates what I’ve tried to do since my dad died in 2012, when I wrote about my quest to provide support and advice to those faced…
It was lovely to be invited to the opening of Thrive‘s Sanctuary Garden in Battersea Park, London today. Hearing from Arun (client) and Neriman (carer to her mum with dementia) about their experiences of being involved with the garden was a particular highlight, as was exploring the gardens themselves and hearing more about the therapeutic benefits…
I was pleased to be able to support TIDE – Together in Dementia Everyday today – during Carers Week 2025 – as a panelist for their webinar: ‘Making Shared Care a Reality: Outcomes & Recommendations for Dementia Care’. This webinar showcased TIDE’s ‘Making Shared Care a Reality’ report, which you can read here: https://www.tide.uk.net/making-shared-care-a-reality/. Shared…
