We are pleased to confirm the new date for A Scarf for Lewy, which was postponed due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The event will now take place on Friday 14th October 2022, at the Royal …
A Scarf for Lewy – event postponed
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and all those around the world who will mourn her loss. Following this news, and after …
Lewy Body International launched to promote awareness & knowledge of Lewy body dementia globally
We are delighted to announce that along with international partners we have launched an umbrella organisation called Lewy Body International. The aim of the group is to promote awareness and knowledge of Lewy body dementia globally through a network of …
Win a free place at Lewy Body Academy
After the success of the first ever Lewy Body MasterClass last November, we are delighted to be supporting the Neurology Academy to run another session, which will take place in Sheffield on 16/17 November 2022. You can find out more …
A Scarf for Lewy – update
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER Our awareness raising event ‘A Scarf for Lewy’ is now getting closer and we are delighted with the response and the level of support so far. In case you’ve missed …
Raising awareness is difficult, but it must be done – a blog by Nick Aldworth
In a personal and moving blog, Nick Aldworth has written about losing his dad Richard to Lewy body dementia two years ago and the impact it had on him, his mum and his family. I faced a bit of a …
Di’s daring wing walk
Plucky disabled pensioner Diana Baker is taking to the skies for a thrilling wing walk to raise money for dementia research Daredevil Di, 77, from Oxfordshire, has a paralysed arm due to childhood polio. Undaunted, she’ll be strapped to a …
Case study – Kim’s story
Thank you to Kim Robinson and her family for sharing their experience of caring during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of Carers Week, Kim attended an event at the Houses of Parliment and spoke to MPs and Peers about her …
Case study – Heather’s story
Thank you to Heather Ritchie for sharing her story as part of the Carers Week report. Read the report and recommendations here. Carers Week charities are calling for an urgent 12-month plan of targeted support for unpaid carers, as many …