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Sheffield-based B. Braun's donation to the charity's Red Shoe Walk has raised vital funds for dementia care across the city. The charity's event, which featured live entertainment and exclusive offers, aimed to create a fun and engaging atmosphere while supporting a crucial cause. The
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The Health Stars campaign, part of the Better Days Appeal, has launched an inspiring initiative to fund the creation of a new dementia-friendly day room on Fitzwilliam Ward at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. The campaign's goal is to provide a dedicated space for patients, visitors, and staff
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Anna Griffiths, a receptionist at Kimbolton Vets, has successfully raised over £12,000 for Dementia UK by restoring a 1957 Fordson Dexta tractor and visiting various farming events, including the Kimbolton Country Fayre. The tractor, painted pink, has become a focal point for her fundraising efforts, which have attracted attention
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In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the inaugural Red Shoe Walk in Sheffield brought together hundreds of people, donning bright red shoes and t-shirts, to raise vital funds for those living with dementia. The event, supported by music legend Tony Christie and charity partner Sheffield Hospitals Charity, saw walkers
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Residents at Brio's two further developments in The Cotswolds and London, inspired by the famous Wimbledon tournament, took part in competitive games of swing ball and tennis ball keep-ups each day throughout the tournament and beyond, concluding at the end of July. The initiative, which also included a
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Senior carers Nicki Johnson and Asha Lunt, from Staverton House specialist dementia care home in Trowbridge, took part in a charity skydive at Old Sarum airfield in Salisbury, raising over £2,500 for the Alzheimer's Society. The charity, which aims to support those living with dementia today and
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The Access Group, a leading business software company, has chosen Dementia UK as its UK charity of the year. This announcement marks the company's 13th year of supporting a charity through a series of fundraising events. The Access Group's employees have already raised £1.55 million
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A new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found a positive and statistically-significant association between long-term exposure to three common air pollutants and dementia. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, was the most comprehensive assessment of its kind, involving a systematic review of 51 studies
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TV writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson launched the pilot scheme of Playlist for Life in 2014 at the city's Glen Pavilion, following the death of her mother, Mamie. The charity advocates the use of personal playlists that make up the soundtrack to the patient's life, bringing
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Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has taken on a new role as official ambassador to dementia charity Playlist for Life. Having supported the charity through fundraising and awareness-raising campaigns, Sir Alex aims to continue making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. He visited the
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Anna's pink 1956 Fordson Dexta tractor has become a local celebrity, raising £12,700 for Dementia UK through a series of charity events. The tractor, which took two years to rebuild and redecorate, has been a focal point at various shows and fairs, including Rutland County Show, Blaston
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Legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has become an official ambassador for music and dementia charity Playlist for Life, an initiative that advocates for the use of personal playlists in dementia care. The charity, backed by over two decades of research, aims to embed personal playlists into dementia care across
