Guides, Stories and News

• Guides
• Stories
• News Updates

• Guides

  In total, there are 9 posts for you to peruse.

  

  Getting a diagnosis of dementia

  What to expect when getting a diagnosis of dementia

  

  Applying for a Carers Blue Badge

  The Blue Badge scheme is a UK-wide provision that enables people with disabilities to park closer to their destination.

  

  Everything You Need to Know About Power of Attorney

  If your loved one has a dementia diagnosis, it's likely they’ll eventually become unable to make important decisions for themselves.

  

  Financial Support for Unpaid Carers

  Being an unpaid carer can pose new challenges in many areas of your life — and your finances are no exception.

• Stories

  In total, there are 4 posts for you to peruse.

  

  Ali's Story

  In early 2018, my husband Ali was diagnosed as suffering from Dementia

  

  Ben's Story

  I had been concerned about Ben's behaviour for a while, so when he was diagnosed with vascular dementia, it was not a shock to me.

  

  Mary's Story

  Mary's Story. Living with dementia is scary! And I mean scary for the person who has it and for their carers.

  

  Peter's Story

  Peter lived in Ealing and had Parkinson's with Lewy body dementia, he was cared for at home by his wife, Glynis.

• News Updates

  In total, there are 4 posts for you to peruse.

  

  Best of luck - London Marathon runners!

  Dementia Concern at the London Marathon 2026 - Meet our runners.

  

  The day the Mayor popped in...

  Members of our social club at Sycamore Lodge had a surprise visitor on Friday (13 March), Ealing’s Mayor, Cllr Anthony Kelly.

  

  Technology and dementia care...what is available?

  Using technology can be daunting for many, but it doesn’t have to be confusing, and introducing technology into care can provide with essential day to day assistance, especially for those with memory difficulties.

  

  What Is the Carer’s Leave Act 2023?

  A draft of the new legislation was presented to Parliament on December 11th and is expected to soon be officially passed.