I was delighted to join a panel at today’s first Person Centred Software Customer Engagement Conference. Chaired by Hannah Millar of Orchard Care, I was joined by a person living with dementia (not named at the person’s request) and Lucy O’Flaherty, CEO of Columbia Aged Care in Australia. We discussed: ‘Understanding the person behind the…
I’ve very much enjoyed speaking at today’s National Care Forum (NCF) Communities of Practice for Dementia. I shared information about how to work well with families to improve outcomes for people supported. Many thanks to Liz and Valeriia for inviting me.
I’ve been interviewed by Sui-Ling about my work with MacIntyre, dementia in people with a learning disability, World Alzheimer’s Month and MacIntyre’s work around death and dying. You can watch the film here: https://www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/the-sui-ling-show-episode-forty-nine-featuring-beth-britton-/ Thank you Sui-Ling for such a fabulous interview – I loved talking to you.
It has been wonderful to visit Alzheimer’s Support at The Old Silk Works Club in Wiltshire today with Liz Jones from the National Care Forum (NCF). Alzheimer’s Support were one of the winners at the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards that I judged and NCF sponsored. It was fantastic to meet some of their Club…
I was delighted to be able to support BRACE at their Charity Gala last night. I’ve been an Ambassador for BRACE since 2013, and it was an honour to be able to support such a wonderful charity at this event and be asked to give a speech. Thank you Nikola, Chris, Elin, Liberty, Jed and…
As part of my ongoing work with MacIntyre as their Dementia Consultant, I am proud to have supported the MacIntyre Health Team to create their first Dementia Pathway document. This comprehensive document provides MacIntyre services with a clear 3-step Pathway of dementia support which includes bespoke interventions for services to ensure staff have the skills…
My two webinars for Sweet Pea entitled ‘Help, I’m caring for someone with dementia’ and ‘Is it safe for my loved one with dementia to live at home’ are now available as podcasts, making them accessible to everyone, even if you don’t have a Sweet Pea login. Listen here: ‘Is it safe for…
As someone who is hugely passionate about the therapeutic benefits of music for people with dementia, I was delighted to be interviewed by Playlist for Life. I shared some of my musical memories, including those related to my dad, and information about my work and my thoughts on some of the pressing issues in dementia…
I am immensely proud to share that the Loss and Bereavement training I’ve co-designed and co-deliver with Jess Hiles and Nicola Payne in a collaboration with MacIntyre and ARC England won two awards at last night’s inaugural Palliative Care Awards. Jess, Nicky and I picked up ‘The Workforce Development Award’ and ‘The Bereavement Support Award’.…
My latest speaking engagement has been a presentation for Public Policy Exchange ‘Improving Dementia Care: Delivering a Long-Term Plan to Tackle the Crisis in Dementia Care’ webinar. My presentation was on the topic of ‘Recognising and supporting carers’. I shared information, advice and lots of onward signposting for the professionals on this webinar. Thank you to…
I was honoured to be able to share tips and advice for families and professionals in my presentation today at The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Show. Covering everything from environmental modifications to peer support organisations, my presentation contained a huge amount of signposting to help those watching as they support a person with dementia. I provided…
I’m delighted to announce that D4Dementia is 12 years old today. I really appreciate all the amazing support that has enabled D4Dementia to become one of the foremost dementia blogs in the world, loved by families and professionals alike.
I am so happy and proud to share that last night I won ‘Outstanding Contribution to Dementia Care’ at the inaugural Dementia Care Awards. I am so thankful to my wonderful dad for all he taught me, and the many people I’ve been fortunate to work with over the years since dad died who I’ve…
I’m looking forward to speaking at ‘Words Matter: Redefining Language in Dementia Care’, the first of KYN’s Dementia Action Week Programme of Events on Monday 13 May at 12 noon. I’ll be on a panel with Professor Martin Green from Care England and Tom Owen from My Home Life. The panel will be chaired by…
After being the first guest on the SweetPea Care webinar series, I’ve been invited back to look at tips for people with dementia to live safely and independently at home. I’ll be speaking to host Gemma Clay about dementia enabling environments and providing practical tips. The webinar is on 2 May at 1.30pm. You can…
I’m honoured to have been asked to be the first guest on the SweetPea Care webinar series. I’ll be speaking to host Gemma Clay about caring for someone with dementia and giving practical tips. The webinar is on 21 March at 1.30pm. You can find out more and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-im-caring-for-someone-with-dementia-practical-tips-for-caregivers-tickets-858160650607
I’m delighted to have been Nicola Payne’s guest on the MacIntyre Families Podcast again, this time alongside Meg Wilding to record Season 3, Episode 8. We talked about our dementia work at MacIntyre and the fantastic Dementia Special Interest Groups that we run. The podcast is available to listen to here: https://www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/families-podcast-season-3-episode-8/ Thank you Nicky…
Having been a judge for this year’s Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, I loved being at the 10th anniversary of the Awards today to see all the finalists celebrated and the winners pick up their awards. So much inspirational work and wonderful individuals, teams and projects being celebrated. Many thanks to Lisa Werthman and her…
Having created a highly acclaimed co-designed and co-delivered Loss and Bereavement Training for ARC England with my MacIntyre colleagues Jess Hiles and Nicola Payne, we’ve now adapted this course for NHS staff. Having run this healthcare-focused version twice recently, I’m delighted to share the fantastic feedback this course has had, including: “Excellent training thanks, covered…
As part of my roles with Dementia Community I host monthly webinars. We have an exciting programme coming up in 2024, including speakers on topics such as Montessori in dementia care, Non-pharmacological prescribing, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Find out more and sign up for these free-to-attend webinars here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/events/webinars-2 You…
