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15/07/2025

15/07/2025

Looking for some ? Start your week with purpose by becoming a Dementia Friend today.

Watch our video to learn how you can make life better for people living with dementia, and you could be a Dementia Friend by lunch time!

Over 3.8 million people have already joined our movement - sign up today at dementiafriends.org.uk

15/07/2025

We know that navigating the benefits system can feel overwhelming. 🌪️

Join our Benefits Advisors for a free virtual webinar. They'll be providing information on how to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

Our Advisors will talk you through the support available, and the best way to prepare for your application.

📆 Thursday 24 July
⏰ 6.30pm
🔗 Sign up now: https://mssoc.uk/44eCBSR

15/07/2025

"I think the Nurse Appeal is really important to raise awareness about how important our role is."

Our Nurse Appeal is funding new Parkinson's nurses and specialists across the UK. Thousands of people with Parkinson’s don’t have access to healthcare specialists they desperately need to live well with the condition. But together, we’re changing that.

Whether you’ve donated, raised awareness, or supported us in any way, you're helping us make sure people with Parkinson's have access to the care they need. But we still have £4.6 million of our £9 million target to go. And we need your help to get there.

Find out more about our appeal and how you can get involved: https://prksn.uk/3U070OI

15/07/2025

15/07/2025

It’s tough seeing someone you care about going through a hard time - you can feel pretty helpless, right? 😔
But the good news is, there are ways you can try to support them.
Here's how ➡️ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/helping-someone-else-seek-help/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=informationandsupport

15/07/2025

Time to refill that cup

P.S. search 'self-care' on our website for lots of tips and ideas for how

15/07/2025

Pls respect my boundaries 💙
Anything you’d add?

15/07/2025

This post mentions su***de and self-harm. Please read with care 💙

"I hated opening up to the crisis team and didn’t want to talk about my mental health with anyone else. I found myself avoiding the staff, spending most of my days outside, exploring the area until someone called me to check where I was.

"Unsurprisingly, I didn’t feel any better. It seemed like a big waste of time, counting down the days until I had my freedom back. The future seemed bleak. I desperately wanted to escape it all, but I knew if I didn’t talk to someone, nothing would improve.

"One evening, I was filling out a form for the crisis team. Confused about one section and hesitant, I shuffled into the office, where I saw a young woman at the desk on her laptop. She saw me and smiled. I handed her the form, stumbling over my words, asking for her help. Immediately, all her attention was on me.

"As we worked through the form, she asked me questions, trying to get to know me. She surprised me with her empathy and kindness. When I didn’t know what to say or hesitated, she spoke, giving me advice, warm words and encouragement. Suddenly, I felt more comfortable and reassured. Talking through my confusing thoughts and urges helped me make sense of them.

"When I was leaving, I was told I could come back whenever I wanted, whether I needed to talk or just to say hi. Even now, it remains my ‘home away from home’. Gathering the courage to open up is hard, but if you are staying at a crisis house, it’s important you make most of the staff. I fully believe that if I had opened up sooner and allowed myself to spend more time with them as they wanted, I would have felt a lot better, a lot faster!”

15/07/2025

Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy.

Remember to be kind to yourself 💙

21/10/2024

John Stapleton is a much loved member of our community. Following his announcement of his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis on Morning Live, we want to thank him for his honesty and dedication to raising awareness.

John has supported the Parkinson’s community for many years, following his mother June’s diagnosis. As he starts his own unique journey with the condition, we want to send our love and support.

No one is alone with Parkinson’s and we are here to support everyone affected. Thank you John and Nick for sharing your story. If you are concerned about yourself, or a loved one, we would encourage you to speak to your GP.

Our free confidential helpline is also available to anyone who would like advice and support, just call 0808 800 0303. 💙

21/10/2024

Relationships form a central part of our identity, but can often change when someone has dementia. People with dementia can easily become isolated or avoided by those around them. They may lose contact with friends and family, who may not know how to react to them.

There are some tips that can help with maintaining a relationship with a loved one:

💙 Try to focus on the relationship as it is now, rather than thinking of how it used to be.

💙 Consider ways to support the relationship, such as life story work, reminiscence, creative activities (such as art and music) and shared hobbies.

You can read more about understanding and supporting a person with dementia here: http://spkl.io/6188fR8xe