The Journal of Dementia Care is pleased to announce the seventh UK Dementia Congress, to be held in Brighton, UK on 30 October-1 November 2012. The UK Dementia Congress is the largest annual multi-disciplinary dementia-focused event and exhibition in the UK. We invite abstracts of proposed papers and posters, on any aspect of support, care and treatment for people with dementia, their families and care staff, in any service setting.
- Keynote speakers at this year’s UKDC include Dr G Allen Power, Eden Mentor at St John’s Home in Rochester, New York, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester and author of Dementia beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care.
- Professor Bob Woods, University of Bangor, Wales will give the Tom Kitwood Memorial Address.
- The proposal for debate this year is: “This house believes we should switch resources from workforce training to investing in leadership.”
The theme: Celebrating good practice in changing times
Health and social care continue to experience major change, and a sense of uncertainty about the future is a given for many professionals in the dementia care field. And yet, examples of good practice can be found all over the UK, some based on tried and tested ideas, others breaking new ground. As ever, the Congress event is the best opportunity for professionals to make connections with others, to be inspired by others, and to build bridges towards best practice in their own localities. This year we are particularly interested in papers that address both the challenges and the opportunities offered by the new organisational landscape in health and social care. We will give preference to papers that show that their project or services provides a high quality and cost-effective response to the support needs of people with dementia and their carers, both family and friends and paid care workers, in both community and residential settings.
Involving people with dementia and carers
As in previous years, a strong thread running through the congress will be the experience of people with dementia, and involvement of them and their families in services at every level. Proposals should show that this important aspect has been addressed in their project or service.
Knowledge-based practice
All presentations should demonstrate how practice is linked to knowledge gained from research, experience, guidelines or expert consensus.
Closing date 23 April 2012. Submissions will be assessed by members of a multi-disciplinary panel convened by the Journal of Dementia Care. Applicants will be informed by the end of June 2012 whether or not their presentation or poster can be included in the programme.
If you have any queries please email Steven Knowles (steven@hawkerpublications.com) or telephone Sue Benson (020 7720 2108 ext 206).
For information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities for these events please contact
Caroline Bowern; caroline@ hawkerpublications.com or tel 020 7720 2108
ext 203
The third National Dementia Awards will also be held at the Brighton Hilton Metropole during
the UK Dementia Congress 2012, on the evening of 31 October. We are delighted that the main sponsor will be Shaw Healthcare.
Details from the 2nd National Dementia Care Awards 2011
- Click here to see videos from the 2011 Dementia Congress
- Click here to download the 2011 Dementia Care Award Programme
- To download presentations from some of the speakers at the 2011 Dementia Congress follow links at the bottom of this page.
The Congress included, for the 2nd year running, the National Dementia Care Awards, which were held at the Crown Plaza Hotel and hosted by CBBC television presenters, Dick and Dom.
 
Hosting the event:
Presenters Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood (better known as Dick and Dom) entertained the crowd.
Around 400 people attended the glittering Gala Evening to watch 12 Awards being given to some of the best people working in the sector, including Best Dementia Care Team, Best Dementia Care Home Manager and Best Dementia Care Home to name but a few.
The Dementia Care Awards Winners 2011
        
Best Interior Dementia Design:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Maria Parsons, Artz UK and winners; Bill Roarty and Sara Goodwin
  
Best Exterior Dementia Design:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Winner Shelley Moulds, presenter Professor Bob Woods, Bangor University, winner; Rosemary Moor and colleagues
Outstanding Dementia Care Product or Innovation:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Jane Worsley, CIC and winners Martin Lunn, Anne Fretwell and Sarah Green
Best Dementia Team:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Winner Richard White and presenter Sheena Wyllie, Barchester Healthcare
Best Activities Co-ordinator for People with Dementia:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Sally Knocker, NAPA and winner Billy McKee
Best Dementia ‘Dignity in Care’ Champion:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Graham Browne, the HOPE Group and winner Carole Wardle
Best Dementia Care Home Manager:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Winner Valerie Gains and presenter Professor Mary Marshall, Stirling University
Best Dementia Care Home Manager in a Community Setting:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Andrew Ketteringham, Alzheimer’s Society and winner Elaine Carruthers
Best Dementia Care Home:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Dr Nori Graham, Alzheimer’s Disease International and winners Anne Fretwell and Martin Lunn
The Dr Kartar Badsha Award for Outstanding Dementia Care Support Worker:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Colleagues of Nicola Munns receiving the award on her behalf with Sue Benson, Journal of Dementia Care and Dr Kartar Badsha
Lifetime Achievement in Dementia Care:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Kris Symons-Knight, Boots and winner Clive Evers
Dementia Care Personality:
With Dick and Dom are (left to right):
Presenter Dr Graham Stokes, BUPA and winner Jackie Pool
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