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The almost 800 people who attended the 6th UK Dementia Congress showed that dementia is very much the area of social care which no one can afford to ignore.
Sponsored by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading dementia-focussed care providers, the Congress was held in Liverpool at the superb BT Convention Centre. First time Academic Sponsor was the University of Bradford which houses one of the UK’s leading academic centres, headed by Professor Murna Downs. “We are delighted to have such an eminent department involved”, said Dr Richard Hawkins, editor-in-chief of Congress organisers the Journal of Dementia Care and Caring Times, “and look forward to building such important partnerships in the future”.
Another partnership which worked successfully was with the Alzheimer’s Society and with Bupa. The Alzheimer’s Society contributed its own dedicated Parallel Stream, and also brought many of the people living with dementia who added so much to the event. The partnership with Bupa worked very well, with Bupa contributing significantly to the planning and content of the Congress.
The presence of Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services, was particularly appreciated by all present. Mr Burstow spoke passionately and knowledgeably about dementia, emphasising that the Government values the National Dementia Strategy and is intent on pursuing its targets including that of a two-thirds reduction in the use of antipsychotic medication. Early diagnosis of dementia will be given priority, he said, announcing a National Dementia Awareness Campaign.
- Click here to download the 2011 Dementia Congress Programme
- Click here to see videos from the 2011 Dementia Congress
- To download presentations from some of the speakers at the 2011 Dementia Congress follow links at the bottom of this page.
The 2nd National Dementia Care Awards 2011
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.
- Click here to download the 2011 Dementia Care Award Programme
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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