Bernard Hill’s portrayal of Yosser Hughes was one of the most important cultural moments of the 80s. He symbolised the destruction of human dignity by dead-eyed Thatcherism. If only we had the same heft of working class writers and actors now to address today’s inequities. RIP

I am logging off for the night after spending a full day listening to the stories of those who have left us too soon. To all the mothers out there, it was an honour to be a part of your day. I hope you don't mind that I put together a montage of all the faces of your loved ones…

This is care, empathy, dignity, kindness, compassion and most of all friendship at it very best. Two Heroes doing their best for MND.

This image needs no words it says everything on its own, but I love what it says because it’s a beautiful lesson to us all 💙💙

Can’t believe it was a year ago I took part in the historic #Coronation with the wonderful ⁦Dame Elizabeth Anionwu ⁦Dame Elizabeth Anionwu⁩ ⁦Westminster Abbey⁩

Last chance to book! Join us at the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry Annual Conference 2024 in Milan on 15 - 17 May.

View the programme and register here: rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀

We want you to join us in celebrating the important work of our volunteers.

Plus you'll get to meet with regional staff, members of the Association, and local volunteers to share ideas and successes!

Find an event near you 👇

Registration is now open for The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon VhiWMM taking place Sunday 2nd June.🏃
Register now & join Team ASI: ow.ly/LnIN50RvLQL

Thought of the day
CRPS is every day waking up not knowing how you are going to feel.
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#BNightsCRPS #CRPS #crpsawareness #crpswarrior #crpslife #crpssupport #chronicpain #CRPS isReal

A massive thank you to the Whitsand Bay Golf Club who raised an incredible £5277 for the Plymouth Group 💙

#whitsandbay #plymouth #mndassociation

#Nationalnursesweek increase your confidence when #nursing patients who have #Alzheimers disease #dementia find me at #findingthelightindementia
My book @ courses will help u learn new skills to #care

Despite 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK, it doesn't have a national clinical pathway. Integrated care systems can play a 'crucial role' in improving dementia care but support is needed from the government & NHS to deliver this, read more ⬇️ kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

This documentary couldn’t be more timely or important. Whether you’re pro, anti, or somewhere in the middle, it will make you think deeply and differently about legalisation of assisted dying / suicide. (And I’m not just saying that because I’m in it).

#DementiainLiverpool #LCRCares Kate Lee TERESA DAVIES Department for Culture, Media and Sport @thredCiC Janis Cottee Truth Teller Playlist for Life tommy dunne BEM 💙 Pat Broster
 
Telling someone over and over again that their loved one is dead can potentially trigger the Person living with dementia

A really important reminder for anyone going through a hard time at the moment 👇

#HealthInequalities are avoidable, unfair and systematic differences in health between different groups of people. Check out our latest nutshell to examine the key data on this complex and wide-ranging issue. 📊 kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

One of those pop up pics that hit you hard. Both Robert (left) and Eric no longer alive. Eric in his 40’s . Robert , Eric’s school friend in his 50’s.
Reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed and to live for today. 💜

We're excited to announce a new partnership with Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris! 🥳

Run through the city of love in 2025, taking in the iconic sights of the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.

Join our team #ForACure 👇
alzheimersresearchuk.org/activities/par…

⚽️ Remembering DAVID HAGEN on his birthday.

💔 In 2020, the former #RangersFC , #JamTarts and #FalkirkFC midfielder lost his young life to motor neuron disease #MND aged 47.

❤️ Thank you for your unique front of shirt sponsorship deal with MND Scotland and Dell Technologies, Heart of Midlothian FC!

DEMENTIA FRIENDS CRISIS
This is a very sad state of affairs for such a great initiative, but the Dementia Friends Ambassador Volunteers, who promote and teach this are walking away.