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SPIN-Dementia Network Plus
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SPIN-D Network+ supports research and community engagement to improve people’s experience of living with dementia. Funded by Alzheimer’s Society, ESRC (UKRI) and NIHR.
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Registration closing soon for a free '4-in-one' event in #York. The day will include updates on not only the SPIN-D flexible fund research, but also #APPLETREE (dementia risk reduction), #GRACE (family caregiving) and #GOODLIFE (peer-to-peer education for dementia) projects.
September 28, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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A preview of the key topics on the agenda for the SPIN-Dementia Network Plus Flexible Fund Showcase, taking place at the Milner Hotel in the city of York on Tuesday 6th October.

Registration is free! Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Register here: lnkd.in/gQGeDqSg
September 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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If you’re interested in dementia, caregiving, rural communities, or creative research methods, we’re pleased to share the recording and short blog from our recent SPIN‑D Network Plus webinar spindementianet.org/2026/04/13/w...
Capturing rural lives: Using photography to share stories of dementia and caregiving
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April 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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We are pleased to share a short film capturing key moments, insights, and reflections from our recent in-person event exploring the connections between LGBTQIA+ experiences and dementia. youtu.be/Oav6fIASO44
Spotlight on LGBTQIA+ and Dementia - SPIN-D Network Plus Event
YouTube video by SPIN-D Network Plus
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March 17, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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🌟 Latest News - Applications open for Round 2 of SPIN-Dementia Network Plus Flexible Fund

Applications are open for Round 2 of the SPIN-Dementia Network Plus Flexible Fund.

👉 Find out more here: buff.ly/EO1TOml

#dementia #funding #SpinDementiaNetworkPlus

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February 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Some photos from our LGBTQ+ and dementia engagement event last Wednesday! It was great to present on research approaches from the DETERMIND study's perspective.

Thank you to @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social for giving us the platform, and for bringing the community together to make change possible!
Nine people stood to take a group picture. Two of the group are kneeling in front. They are all looking towards the photographer. They are standing in a warm, brightly lit room with a presentation slide projected behind them. The presentation slide reads 'Spotlight on LGBTQIA+ and dementia' with an inclusive rainbow flag picture. A room full of people watching somebody present at the front. The presenter is holding a microphone and smiling. She is one of the DETERMIND team and is wearing a dark top and light cardigan and trousers. The slide she is presenting describes the DETERMIND study so far and has an illustration of a countryside bridge with a green pathway, as well as a photograph of two warm cups of tea. A room full of people watching somebody present at the front. The presenter is holding a microphone. He is John Hammond, presenting his research on the voices of LGB DETERMIND participants. There is a table with his findings highlighting the challenges of identity disclosure to services, the importance of resilience and chosen families, as well as people's concern over the absence of specific support for future care needs. A room full of people watching somebody present at the front. The presenter is holding a microphone and looking out into the crowd. They are a member of the DETERMIND team. They have tattoos on their arms and glasses on. They are wearing a dark top and trousers. The slide they are presenting is called 'DETERMIND: a person-centered approach'. It has an illustration of Brighton pier, with a green pathway running up to the arcade. There is also an illustration of an hourglass. The slide says that DETERMIND takes a person-centered approach as it has increased the recruitment timeline to allow anyone to join at any point after a diagnosis. The study also engaged with the community to share the study opportunity and resources. It also offers flexible visit times to fit in around schedules.
March 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Take part in a fully funded feasibility trial for the SPLENDID pathway and intervention — a new approach to offering social prescribing to people living with dementia in general practice.
📅 Trial starts early 2026
💷 Funding package + support costs provided
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January 20, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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We are delighted to announce Round 2 of our Flexible Fund will launch soon! Join us on Thursday, 22nd January at 12pm GMT for a live information and Q&A webinar led by our network leads Chris Fox and Georgina Charlesworth, and hosted by Dementia Researcher.

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SPIN-D Flexible Funding Information + Q&A
This Livestream session will focus on sharing information on Round 2 of the SPIN D Flexible Funding call and will provide practical guidance for researchers considering an application. The event will...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Interested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
January 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Delighted to see @chrifox.bsky.social (Prof Chris Fox) featured in Saga Magazine, recently, discussing 7 unusual and early signs of dementia you might miss.

Read the full article here: www.saga.co.uk/magazine/hea...
7 early signs of dementia you might miss
Memory loss is seen as the main symptom of Alzheimer’s and dementia, but in the early stages there can be many others.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Co-production has always been at the heart of our work in #dementia. Our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social said this recently about co-production, as part of @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social It's not easy, it's not perfect, it's about mistakes, relationships and values.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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🚀 SPIN-D Network+ launched one year ago on 4th November 2024! We have shared some of our highlights from the past year in our November network newsletter: spindementianet.org/newsletters/. We look forward to building on this work in the year to come @nihr.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social #ESRC
A collage of images featuring members of the SPIN Dementia Network Plus at various events.
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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As the seasons change, we’ve been reflecting on the role of nature in well-being and research. At this year’s SPIN-D Festival Science and Arts of Brain Health & Dementia, attendees took part in a gardening workshop at the UCL People and Nature Lab.

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Reflections on SPIN-D Festival of Arts and Science People and Nature Lab Gardening Workshop 2025
The workshop was a short, hands-on session held in UCL East’s People and Nature Lab. While the Lab primarily supports research and teaching on biodiversity loss and ecological degradation, it also …
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October 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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@chrifox.bsky.social SPIN-D co-lead discusses the SPLENDID Project, which is designed to improve social prescribing for dementia patients and their families.
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#DementiaCare #SocialPrescribing #HealthyAging #CommunityCare #Innovation
Social Prescribing: Prof. Chris Fox discusses the SPLENDID Project, non pharmacological therapies and importance of link workers
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October 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Reflections from the SPIN-D Film Festival 2025 are now live.

Two days of screenings, discussion and community at UCL East showed how film can bring dementia into focus in ways research reports cannot: spindementianet.org/2025/09/16/s....

Explore the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis....
Spotlight on Stories – Reflections from the SPIN-D Film Festival 2025
As part of the Let’s Talk Dementia: Fiction, Fact and Hope conference, the SPIN-D Network+ hosted a three-part Film Festival celebrating lived experiences of dementia through powerful storytelling,…
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September 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Had the chance to join the SPIN-D & represent the INTERDEM Academy. Grateful for insights on intersectionality, stigma & lived experience. Excited about future collaboration – and thanks to the Hans und Ilse Breuer foundation for supporting this trip! #dementia #PPIE @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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I had a wonderful time with @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social colleagues at our first annual festival in @ucl.ac.uk this week
July 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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We were delighted to host The Youth Involvement and Engagement Lab's Youth Brain Health Champions at 'Let's Talk Dementia: Fiction, Fact and Hope' at UCL East.

The latest episode of their podcast is now on YouTube!

🎙️ Ep 3: Brain Health Tips and Dementia Prevention youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Announcing our exciting 🎞️ film festival 🎞️ lineup at #SPINDFestival25.

Each session will be followed by a panel discussion and a chance to speak with the filmmakers.

Find out more and register: spindementianet.org/spin-d-festi...

#SPIND
#filmfestival
#dementiafilm
June 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Announcing the Workshops on offer at 'Let's talk dementia: Fiction Fact and Hope' Festival of Science and Arts of Brain Health and Dementia.

We will have an exciting programme including poetry, textiles and gardening.

Register here: spindementianet.org/spin-d-festi...
June 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Just 22 days until 'Let's talk dementia: Fiction Fact and Hope' Festival of Science and Arts of Brain Health and Dementia.

Find out more and register on our website: spindementianet.org/spin-d-festi...
June 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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🎙 SPIN-D Network+ launches the first episode in our new podcast series 'Connecting Communities and Dementia'.

📺 Episode 1: The Power of Public Involvement and Creative Collaboration in Dementia Research: youtu.be/pW2gr7wbqtk
SPIN-D Podcast - Episode #1: Inspiring Passions and Community Champions
YouTube video by SPIN-D Network Plus
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June 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM