Tag: Involved

Local to you

The Lewy Body Society does not run any local support groups, but if you would like to be involved in supporting people with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) or Parkinson’s dementia (PDD) in your area, please get in touch. For information on dementia services in your area, try Dementia web which is gathering together details […]

20 March – Dementia Action Alliance Quarterly Meeting

Lewy Body Society played an active role in the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) meeting on Wednesday 20 March. Speakers included Shadow Health Secretary, Andy Burnham MP and Dr Martin McShane of the NHS Commissioning Board (see ‘Domain 2: Improving Outcomes for People with Long Term Conditions’). If you would like to find out more about […]

Invitation to join Carers Panel at Dementia Services Development Centre

The Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling is trying to make things better for people with dementia and to support carers through its research and teaching for health and social care staff. They are inviting carers to join their Carers Panelto answer questions, from time to time, on what makes a difference […]

New dementia information services in South of England and Warwickshire

The New Year sees the launch of two new online dementia information services for the South of England and Warwickshire. The Our Health website for the South of England was originally developed in the South West, initially providing information on local stroke and dementia services. The website received the Prime Minister’s backing in March 2012, […]

Call to action on hospital care

A new focus on the care of people with dementia in hospitals gives LBS an opportunity to raise concerns that are specific to people affected by Lewy body dementias. We’d love to hear from you if you have experiences you would like to share about acute hospital care. We took part in a meeting on […]