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…
I am immensely proud to have been commissioned and now delivered a comprehensive resource for Home Instead Norfolk to run Community Dementia Awareness Sessions. The resources is focused on post-diagnostic support and includes in-depth sessions on how to make a person’s environment enabling for them, how to communicate effectively and how to begin life story…
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.
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…
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…
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
As part of my ongoing commitment to support Dementia Carers Count I’ve recorded a podcast with Kate Legg, DCC’s Senior Specialist Practioner, as part of the Walk in my Shoes series. In the podcast I talk about my experiences of caring for my dad and the challenges of finding support when you are a carer. You…
I’m delighted to share my most personal interview to-date, recorded in May 2023 with Toni Kent for her Challenging University podcast. This is the promotional material that accompanies the social media release: How do you create an entirely unique career based on your life’s experiences? And how do you end up advising government bodies, global…
I’m honoured to have been chosen as Pippa Kelly’s 34th podcast guest for her ‘Well I Know Now…’ podcast. Pippa and I talk about our shared experiences of my dad’s and Pippa’s mum’s vascular dementia, social care, stigma, end of life care, wellbeing and so much more. To read Pippa’s introduction and listen to the…
In my role as one of 3 consultants on MacIntyre’s Dying to Talk Project, I’m supporting the Project lead – Nicola Payne – with a takeover of the UK Commission on Bereavement’s (UKCB) twitter account today. Do follow the UKCB as Nicky and I provide information about the Dying to Talk Project, share tips and resources…
Following on from completing last year’s Dementia Carers Count ‘Every Small Step’ challenge, I’m delighted to have been asked to be an Event Champion for this year’s Every Small Step. Dementia Carers Count provide fantastic training and support services for carers of people with dementia, and I regularly signpost to their work. Do visit Dementia Carers…
I’m delighted to have been interviewed for the 9th episode of the MacIntyre Families Podcast. You can listen to the podcast here: https://www.macintyrecharity.org/our-approach/families/families-podcast/ My thanks go to Nicola Payne for choosing to interview me for the podcast.
I’ve been supporting Dementia Carers Count ‘Every Small Step’ challenge for the past five days. Dementia Carers Count provide fantastic training and support services for carers of people with dementia, and I regularly signpost to their work. Many thanks to everyone who supported me, and please do visit https://dementiacarers.org.uk to find out more about this…
My interview with Employees Matter, ‘Beth Britton – from personal story to D4Dementia’ has been published and can be read here: http://employeesmatter.co.uk/beth-britton-personal-story-d4dementia/ The interview is focused on the needs of carers, particularly carers who are juggling caring and employment, and includes advice for employers. My thanks go to Employees Matter for interviewing me.
I’m pleased to have been interviewed by The Big Issue, as part of a feature on female equality. The magazine is on-sale this week from street vendors across the UK. My interview for this week's @BigIssue magazine as part of a feature on female #equality inspired by #100years #Votes100 #Suffragette100 pic.twitter.com/SNyGTld4iq — Beth Britton (@bethyb1886)…
A film I made earlier this year with Havas Lynx, a leading global healthcare communications group, has today been published. The film is part of the Havas Lynx ‘Caring4Carers’ series. We meet with @bethyb1886 to learn about her caring experience & how it has impacted her future https://t.co/c8kCsOhdD7 #Caring4Carers pic.twitter.com/dfc7rO3oyL — Havas Lynx Europe (@HAVASLYNXEU)…
Today the report is published by Carers Trust into the Care Act for Carers: One Year On. You can read the report, and details of the Commission that created it, here. As a former carer to my father this work has been close to my heart, and I was honoured to be asked to join…
