Dementia Carers Count
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Dementia Carers Count is a UK charity providing information and support to thousands of dementia carers every year. No carer should feel overwhelmed or alone.
London, United Kingdom
Joined September 2015
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. We’ve partnered with @AmazonUK to launch a FREE Alexa Guide designed with dementia carers to offer real, practical support. Download & share: #DementiaCare #CarersSupport
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Caring for someone with dementia is full of contradictions. It’s work that matters — but often goes unseen. Our 2024 Carer Survey captures this emotional reality. We’re amplifying carer voices and calling for change. Join us. Be part of the movement. 💙.
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We’re thrilled to receive a National Lottery #AwardsForAll grant! 🎉 . This support will help us reach more dementia carers through peer groups & digital tools — so no one feels alone. Thank you @TNLComFund ! 📷 .#DementiaCarersCount #CarerSupport #ThankYou
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RT @CarersTrust: 22/07 Protest From Home. A first-of-its-kind protest outside Parliament, calling on the UK Government to give carers the r….
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Another brilliant day in Birmingham! ⭐️. We delivered powerful dementia training with a hands-on simulation, helping carers & community leaders build confidence, connection & understanding. Thanks @ageukbirmingham! 💙. Learn more: #DementiaSupport
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What if every dementia carer had a single point of contact from the moment of diagnosis? Do you think this would provide dementia carers with better support? We're sharing dementia carers' views with the Casey Commission.
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We welcome the ambitions outlined in the NHS ten year plan which include a focus on dementia and frailty. We hope to see more integrated support for dementia carers and increased understanding of their needs. #dementiacarers #dementia
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Dementia care has been given the prominence it deserves in the NHS 10 year plan. We hope to see more integrated support for dementia carers.
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Additional funding for the NHS is very welcome, but today’s spending review continues to leave the burden of social care squarely on the shoulders of unpaid carers. #dementiacarers #socialcare.
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Additional funding for the NHS is welcome, but today's spending review continues to leave the burden of social care squarely on the shoulders of unpaid carers.
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The Government has launched an independent commission into social care. We’re joining the @candsalliance in Parliament on 3rd July to speak to MPs about how we can work together to shape the future of social care. Make sure your MP is there #ShowUsYouCare.
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RT @CareTalkMag: In this issue: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🛌. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, CEO @DemCarersCount, explains why urgent action is needed….
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This #DementiaActionWeek we've taken dementia carers' voices straight to No 10 Downing Street. We've shared dementia carers' experiences and we're demanding that all carers get the support they need to care today and to plan for tomorrow. #WhatIfImNotThereToCare #DAW2025
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A HUGE thank you to @FSBInsService for letting us takeover their social media yesterday to share how support dementia carers. Not only are they helping us spread the word about our Carer Support Services but they're raising funds so we can reach more carers 💜#charitypartnerships.
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During Dementia Action Week, we’re sharing real stories that highlight why support for unpaid carers, like Debbie must become a priority: "I just have to get on with caring however I am feeling.” #DAW2025 #WhatIfImNotThereToCare.
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Debbie has to continue her caring role however she is feeling. She has no time to look after her own health needs.
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During Dementia Action Week, we’re sharing real stories that highlight why support for unpaid carers, like Helen must become a priority: "It felt like mum was being punished for having dementia.” #DAW2025.
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Helen and her siblings struggled to support their mum when their dad, her main carer, received a cancer diagnosis and died a few weeks later.
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HAND-IN #1: This Dementia Action Week, we took dementia carers' voices straight to the Senedd in Cardiff. We shared powerful real-life stories with Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. #WhatIfImNotThereToCare #DAW2025 #DementiaActionWeek
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During Dementia Action Week, we’re sharing real stories that highlight why support for unpaid carers, like Angela must become a priority: "I worry a lot about what would happen if I become ill.” #DAW2025.
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Angela worries a lot about what would happen to her husband if she becomes ill
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During Dementia Action Week, we’re sharing real stories that highlight why support for unpaid carers, like Elaine must become a priority: "I was struggling to stay conscious… but had to find someone to care for my mum.” #DAW2025 #WhatIfImNotThereToCare.
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Elaine was struggling to remain conscious after being admitted to hospital, but needed to find care for her mum
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RT @JDementiaCare: 🎥 Missed our “Supporting Unpaid Carers” webinar with @DemCarersCount and @tide_carers?. Catch the full recording on YouT….
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We're looking forward to our joint free webinar with @tide_carers tomorrow afternoon. Organised by @JDementiaCare we'll be sharing how we support unpaid dementia carers. We'd love you to join us
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If you're local to Bristol and caring for someone with dementia, you may find inspiration at a special event focused on how to get creative. Organised by @JDementiacare in partnership with Creative Dementia Arts Network you can find out more here:
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