Are you currently supporting a family member living with dementia? Are you experiencing worries or distress and interested in receiving online support?

You may be eligible for a large trial testing of internet-delivered self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people with dementia. 

Please contact Research Practitioner, Shaun Popel, if you are interested in hearing more about this study (shaun.popel@nhs.net) 

We have revised our Research Leaflet which is shared with those on our caseload to promote research opportunities and engagement. Click on the header to access this pdf. 

The Mysmile study team are looking for people to take part in research to investigate whether improving oral health slows down memory loss. 

To take part you need to:
- Have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Be aged 60 years or above
- Be interested in improving your oral (gum) health

Please see the attached poster by clicking on the heading of this news item. If you require further details or would like to chat about study please contact Shaun Popel, Assistant Research Practice on 07815 519354 or e-mail: shaun.popel@nhs.net’

The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service took part as partner organisation in the research project “The Dementia Experiences of people from Caribbean, Chinese and South Asian communities in Bristol” overseen by University of West of England (UWE) which has just been published. UWE spoke to older people and their families from African-Caribbean, Chinese and South Asian communities in Bristol in order to find out about the experiences of people with dementia.

The service is currently considering the report’s recommendations and will continue to work in partnership with community groups across Bristol to ensure the service is responsive to the needs and challenges for people with dementia across different communities.

A copy of the report can be viewed here and the suplimentary information here.

You can also hear about the experiences of dementia of people from BME communities in this film.

How to get involved in dementia research short film is now available for people with dementia and their carers. For more information about Bristol's Dementia Health Integration Team (HIT), please visit: http://www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/health-integration-teams/dementia-hit/research/

You could participate in a clinical study or help shape the direction of services by taking part in research. You can get involved by:

• Attending discussion groups in your area – Regional or National research committees
• Developing patient and carer information leaflets
• Support a research project or advisory group as a member
• Become a champion for research
• Identify research that is important, relevant and beneficial to patients and carers
• Talk in groups with researchers to discuss their research proposal
• Write guidance for researchers on how to run patient and public involvement

Join Dementia Research is a national service which makes it easy for people to register their interest to take part in dementia research.

Contact: Alzheimer’s Research UK on 0300 111 5111

Contact: Alzheimer’s Society on 0300 222 1122

Join Dementia Research Website: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/