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Our Volunteering Strategic Approach

We’re really excited to be able to share our new five-year strategic approach to volunteering. It lays out our vision and ambitions for volunteering at the Society for the coming years. this is example text
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Heather Hooper's volunteering experience

For the last three years Heather has been part of the Volunteer Advisory Panel (VAP). You can read her thoughts on the scope of the VAP role and the rewarding work she has been able to do as a member of VAP. 
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Volunteers' Week - celebrating all of you!

Volunteers' Week was quite a week! The Society celebrated in a variety of ways, including a special Spotlight session, to show how valued our volunteers are.
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Creating your own path in life with young-onset Alzheimer’s

Chris Green
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Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia.

Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia.

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29 January 2026
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Caring for a parent with dementia when you’re an only child

Nupur and her mum Protima, who are both wearing black clothes, are stood either side of her dad Bulu. He is wearing a red stripy jumper. They are stood in a kitchen.
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Nupur, in London, has had a steep learning curve since her dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and wants to share her experiences to help others.
 

Nupur, in London, has had a steep learning curve since her dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and wants to share her experiences to help others.
 

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29 January 2026
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‘I broadcast about living with dementia to help others’

John is sat in a garden, wearing sunglasses, a white shirt and pink waistcoat.
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John Blundell, in the West Midlands, started broadcasting about his dementia diagnosis to dispel myths and make other people feel less alone.

John Blundell, in the West Midlands, started broadcasting about his dementia diagnosis to dispel myths and make other people feel less alone.

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29 January 2026
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Open conversations about dementia can help break down the stigma

Ellen and her husband Malcolm. Ellen is wearing a red coat and grey hat. Malcolm is wearing a blue coat and holding a toddler.
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Ellen Turner in Somerset, 68, says more openness and honesty about dementia can help pave the way for better support.

Ellen Turner in Somerset, 68, says more openness and honesty about dementia can help pave the way for better support.

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29 January 2026
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Providing dementia day care in home settings

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The Filo Project supports paid hosts to open their homes to groups of older people with dementia and other conditions.

The Filo Project supports paid hosts to open their homes to groups of older people with dementia and other conditions.

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29 January 2026
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Creating a community support hub for people affected by dementia

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We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. 
 

We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. 
 

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29 January 2026
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Taking each day as it comes after my dementia diagnosis

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Philip Rogers in north Wales, talks about life before his dementia symptoms and how he stays active and involved since his diagnosis.

Philip Rogers in north Wales, talks about life before his dementia symptoms and how he stays active and involved since his diagnosis.

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29 January 2026

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