Are you looking for a new challenge and a gentle way to improve your fitness? We know that running isn’t for everyone, so why not ‘Step up for Lewy body dementia‘ and commit to walking 10,000 steps every day for a …
Interview: Dr Marzena Kurzawa-Akanbi, researcher at Newcastle University
We will soon be announcing the outcome of our grant award process and giving details of the projects we will be supporting in 2019. Our grants programme, which is funded through the generous donations of Lewy Body Society supporters, helps …
Les Magee appointed as an Ambassador of the Lewy Body Society
Les Magee, a renowned Northern Ireland-based musician, has joined Ken Clasper and Conor McGinn MP and become our third Ambassador. We have worked with Les for a number of years and are delighted that she has agreed to take on …
The Slowey family raise nearly £7,500 for Lewy body dementia research
We would like to thank the Slowey family, who for the second year running have undertaken a huge fundraising effort on behalf of the Lewy Body Society. They have been raising money in memory of their mum and gran, who …
LBS President Professor Ian McKeith awarded prestigious European prize
Professor Ian McKeith, President of the Lewy Body Society and Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing, has been awarded the prestigious European Grand Prix in recognition of his leadership in research into Lewy body dementia. The €100,000 …
New address and phone number from Monday 23rd July
New address and phone number for the Lewy Body Society From Monday 23rd July 2018 the Lewy Body Society will have a new postal address and telephone number. Our new contact details are: The Lewy Body Society Unity House Westwood …
Do you need expert advice and information about Lewy body dementia
From today (23 July 2018) the Lewy Body Society has a partnership with Dementia UK to offer expert advice and information on Lewy body dementia, through the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline. The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline is run by Dementia …
Sandra McDonald joins Board of Trustees
Sandra McDonald, the former Public Guardian and Accountant of Court for Scotland, has been appointed as a Trustee of the Lewy Body Society. Sandra brings valuable skills and experience to the Board of Trustees, having headed up the 80-strong Office …