Empowered Conversations

26/08/2026

Sharing a fantastic event happening at the RHS Bridgewater on Friday 4th September.

The wonderful team at , and are joining together to bring a event.

It will offer a FREE relaxed visit to the RHS, a walk, some music and a chance to meet and connect with others.

To book your free ticket -

https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhsbw/sessions.aspx?tid=194

Enjoy a day out at this magnificent garden near Salford, Manchester. Join in the fun with all year round events. Free to RHS Members.

20/08/2026

One of the loveliest and now annual events, get your ticket to join the So Many Beauties - creative music making for people living with dementia

It's a celebration of music, song, friendship and fun!!

20/08/2026

Call out to people living in Salford, Healthwatch want to hear about a member of staff from health or social care that you would like to thank. It takes 5 mins to share your story.

Whilst we are always here to listen when things aren't working well, we also love to hear when things are working really well - especially when it comes to staff.

Take 5 minutes to tell us about a member of staff who you'd like to thank. Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Carers, Social Workers - we want to hear about them all.

Click here to tell us about them:
🔗 https://www.healthwatchsalford.co.uk/share-your-views

19/08/2026

Spot on ... Have a read

“I’m a woman, I’m a daughter, I’m somebody’s sister. I’m a wife as well. I’ve got the label of a teacher…”

In our latest blog, we share the story of one woman caring for someone with dementia, exploring the impact caring can have on your identity, relationships, work and sense of self.

As part of our ongoing campaign looking at the different sides of caring for someone with dementia, she shares honestly what it can feel like to take on the role of a carer while still trying to be all the other things that make you who you are.

Read her story on our website 💛

https://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/post/i-m-losing-myself-in-the-role-of-a-carer-one-carer-s-story

18/08/2026

This is a fantastic service, designed and developed with the understanding that lived experience brings. For families who don't live near parents, My Folks helps with the small stuff that makes a big difference.

💜 A little support can make a big difference.

Sometimes it’s the little things that matter most.

A friendly face popping in for a chat. Someone to help with the shopping. Support getting to an appointment. Or simply knowing that someone you love has had a visit when you can’t be there yourself.

That’s where Myfolks comes in.

Our friendly support visits are designed around the individual, helping people stay connected, independent and supported in their everyday lives.

💜 Visits from £29 per hour
🏡 Companionship & friendly visits
🛍️ Shopping & everyday errands
🚗 Appointments & getting out and about
🏥 Hospital discharge support
☕ Practical help & regular check-ins

Whether it’s a one-off visit or a little extra support each week, we’re here when you need us.

Support for those you love the most, at the press of a button.

🌐 myfolks.co.uk
📞 0330 133 8750

13/08/2026

Absolutely!!

"Imagine if we treated somebody diagnosed with cancer in that way." - Baroness Casey, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.

We think about that frequently.

As people who have cared for someone with Lewy body dementia, many of us sadly have a unique insight into the many ways in which adult social care is failing our loved ones.

The Prime Minister has asked Baroness Casey to consider how adult social care should change to meet the needs of current and future generations, and to make recommendations for reform.

In response, she has opened The Big Conversation on Care, an opportunity to share our lived expertise on what is needed.

Please get involved, without our evidence they cannot possibly understand what it is really like: https://caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/

10/08/2026

Sharing a BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour talking about the impact on adult children caring for parents. What's your experience of this?

As our population ages, there will be more people in their 60s caring for older parents, and an increase in the number of those working while struggling to juggle unpaid care responsibilities.

Our Charity Director, Caroline Abrahams, spoke about caring responsibilities and the impact on adult children on BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3UbybcF

07/08/2026

We offer a bereavement group for family caregivers who have supported somebody with dementia.

Our next session is Wednesday 9th September, 1.30 - 2.30pm. The cost for the session is £5.

You can book and pay using the following link.

31/07/2026

If you missed Claire and Kay on ITV News on Wednesday, here's their story and why they are hopeful about the proposed changes to Adult Social Care. It will only work if the parties come together on this, it can't be a place to score political points, it has to be a commitment to change a system that is failing families, staff and piling pressure on the NHS.

The world is full of models that work, models that support huge populations of over 65s and models from countries with the happiest older people in the world. We don't need to reinvent it. We just need to pick one and get behind it.

A preventative approach where we offer earlier support for families affected by dementia to support them to stay well, stay connected and stay together for longer saves money, avoids crisis and keeps the whole family well.

30/07/2026

Call out to Black African, Black Caribbean or Black British people affected by dementia ... get involved with 'building inclusive dementia service' research UCL.