As Volunteers' Week came to a close, we wanted to shine a spotlight on two remarkable members of our volunteering community, Susan and Janet, who recently attended a King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Susan and Janet at Buckingham Palace Last year, Together Dementia Support was encouraged by one of Greater Manchester's Deputy Lieutenants to nominate volunteers whose dedication and impact deserved special recognition. For years, Susan and Janet have been the heart of our North...

We’re pleased to share the work of Mohamad Fasrah Farhan bin Faudin, a Biomedical Science student at the University of Manchester, who is currently undertaking a final-year science communication project focused on emerging treatments for dementia. Inspired by his personal experience as a caregiver to his mother, who has been living with dementia since 2024, Mohamad is passionate about improving public understanding of dementia and making scientific research more accessible to everyday...

The short answer is that if the person who is going into a care home lives in England, unless they have a capital of less than £23,250, they will not be eligible for help from the Local Authority. If their criteria are met, the LA will carry out a care needs assessment, followed by a financial assessment. Capital excludes 50% of a jointly owned capital and 100% of a spouse’s. It also excludes the house if the spouse is over 60 and still living in it, and investment bonds if they include life...