Category: Training

Lewy Body UK Conference

We were delighted to work with a team of academics – Rimona Weil (UCL), Claire O’Callaghan (The University of Sydney) & John-Paul Taylor (Newcastle University) – to host the Lewy Body UK 2021 Scientific Conference on 15th June. With 15 speakers in total, some from as far away as Australia and the USA, it was […]

Webinar: What is Lewy body dementia really like?

Do you want to know what it feels like to live with Lewy body dementia? Do you understand the process for getting a diagnosis and where to look for support for yourself and family members? Have you thought about the future and how to keep living well for as long as possible?  Get answers to […]

First ever Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia

The Lewy Body Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Thompson as the first ever Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia. The new role represents the next stage in the charity’s partnership with Dementia UK, which runs the Admiral Nurse service and helpline.  Rachel will continue to be hosted by Dementia UK, […]

Web based course for dementia carers

Course Link Built by the Future Learn Group at Newcastle University, this course will provide you with knowledge and advice that can help you connect with and care for someone living with dementia. We will focus on everyday experiences that are seen as particularly challenging and stressful. Newcastle University has great expertise in ageing and […]

Free online course: The Many Faces of Dementia

The Many Faces of Dementia FutureLearn, which provides a wide variety of free online courses developed by universities around the world, is offering a 4 week course, The Many Faces of Dementia starting on 14 March 2016. One of the 4 sessions will be on Lewy body dementia. This course was created, and is led […]