Damian Murphy
@elhijodevera.bsky.social
Co director Innovations in Dementia CIC. Liverpool fan. #GettingAlong relationships in dementia #AGoodLifeWithDementia post diagnostic courses FOR ppl w dementia created and delivered BY ppl w dementia. It feels nice over here! All views my own
Another #agoodlifewithdementia course concludes this week. Designed and delivered BY people with dementia FOR people with dementia in the rural coastal community of Withernsea . So many champagne moments as ever. Now leading to a new DEEP group shaping local services @innov-dementia.bsky.social
@eddiebarnes.bsky.social @johnsmithcentre.com Got to try this next! bsky.app/profile/mayo...
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 6mo agoFixing what's broken in our community shouldn't be maddening. All 16 frustrations in our Municipal Madness bracket are getting fixed — but you get to vote for which one I handle myself. Pick your fix at nyc.gov/madness, and report new problems by calling 311.
Getting ready for our next team meeting! #Buckfast @steveemilton.bsky.social @elhijodevera.bsky.social
Innovations in Dementia@innov-dementia.bsky.social · 6mo agoOur @steveemilton.bsky.social was delighted to host a panel of 7 people with #dementia at @rowcrofthospice.bsky.social annual dementia and palliative care conference. They discussed challenges and opportunities of living one's "best life with dementia'. And received the best conference gift!
Here's an interesting taking part opportunity. Gemma's wants to know: What helps you feel comfortable (or puts you off) joining in research and Which creative approaches feel helpful www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-... have a chat with Gemma or a discussion in your DEEP group!
Your help needed to shape a proposal on making research more accessible to people with dementia - DEEP
Dear all, here's a message from the Gemma Willingham-Storr I’m getting in touch to invite people with lived experience of dementia and carers who would like to share their views to help shape a new re...
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Words that make me go hmmm: Person-centred | Damian Murphy
As ever- absolutely brilliant from Bryony Shannon - now tear up all those glossy leaflets, throw away the ‘assessment’ forms and go out there and reclaim your role as a social worker or nurse or whate...
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The classy move would have been to give Machado the FIFA Peace Prize in return.
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Aaj... was great to be involved in facilitating these conversations. Brilliant contributions from people living with dementia with plenty to say. @innovationsindementia
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Good writing for people with dementia is good writing for everyone. the accessible writing guide is a brilliant resource www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Innovations in Dementia@innov-dementia.bsky.social · last yr.Our #Thoughtfortheday. People with dementia can read & process information much more easily if things are well written & clearly presented. But it’s not just people with dementia. Good writing for people with dementia is good writing for everyone. www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Clear communication matters when working with people with dementia as research partners. This short video and guidance from @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social & @innov-dementia.bsky.social shares practical tips shaped by lived experience. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/lets-talk-de...
Let’s Talk Dementia – Supporting communication in research partnerships - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Clear guidance and a short video on supporting communication when people with dementia work as research partners. Practical tips from lived experience.
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Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes. (H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)
In honour of our 400th follower today @librariesconnected.bsky.social here is a fantastic bit of work we were proud to be involved with @readingagency.bsky.social Books and resources around living with #dementia available free at your local #library readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
Our latest blog! www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/2025/11/you-... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @whoseshoes.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @loreleiking.bsky.social @tlap.bsky.social @ianmccreath.bsky.social @zenaaldridge.bsky.social
You won't find this in the dictionary | Innovations in Dementia
At Innovations in Dementia, we have recently helped facilitate another post-diagnostic 'A Good Life With Dementia' course in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. A Good Life With Dementia a course FOR people ...
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Do give my organisation a follow if you are interested in creative and positive #dementia work. We moved to BlueSky and have found it difficult to build our profile in this space. @innov-dementia.bsky.social
Innovations in Dementia@innov-dementia.bsky.social · 8mo agoA warm #Bluesky welcome to @imcmillan.bsky.social who we have loved working with over the years. Perfect time to remember the #Unfurlings -banners for hope & change created by people with #dementia View them all here theunfurlings.org.uk - & we have the 'real' versions awaiting a next exhibition...
Do you know any individual, team or organisation working in #dementia who make a difference to people with #dementia ? Nominations open for the UK Dementia Awards. Also you can become a co-operative member of @dementiacommunity.bsky.social for as little as £1 Full of dementia inspiration & knowledge
Dementia Community@dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 8mo ago🏅Submit your nominations for the UK Dementia Awards 2026🏅 With 15 #awards to choose from, help us to celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams & organisations who truly make a difference for people with #dementia. #Nominate for #UKDA2026 today ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
Interested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
We are delighted to announce Round 2 of our Flexible Fund will launch soon! Join us on Thursday, 22nd January at 12pm GMT for a live information and Q&A webinar led by our network leads Chris Fox and Georgina Charlesworth, and hosted by Dementia Researcher. www.youtube.com/live/1F25Dnn...
SPIN-D Flexible Funding Information + Q&A
This Livestream session will focus on sharing information on Round 2 of the SPIN D Flexible Funding call and will provide practical guidance for researchers considering an application. The event will...
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BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch 5th Feb '26, in Sheffield. Brings together people with lived experience of dementia, researchers, designers & health professionals, to rethink how tech can help people with dementia live full, independent & connected lives. www.tickettailor.com/events/bridg...
Select tickets – BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch – Inox, Level 5, Students' Union Building Durham Road, Sheffield
BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch – Inox, Level 5, Students' Union Building Durham Road, Sheffield, Thu 5 Feb 2026 - The BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ in funded by the Engineering and Physical...
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@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @alzheimersbrace.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social @ageuklondon.bsky.social do share this opportunity with relevant people
Innovations in Dementia@innov-dementia.bsky.social · 8mo agoInterested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
"The future can only look after itself…We hope people will accept us whether bright and breezy or feeling low. We ourselves all try to shine. If we share the love around, everyone feels safer - it's community. By helping others, I help myself' #Dementia #Wisdom via @innov-dementia.bsky.social
Innovations in Dementia@innov-dementia.bsky.social · 10mo agoOur latest blog! www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/2025/11/you-... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @whoseshoes.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @loreleiking.bsky.social @tlap.bsky.social @ianmccreath.bsky.social @zenaaldridge.bsky.social
A 'must read' from @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social Communication skills for researchers to support people with dementia to be partners in research. Highly recommended 👇
UCL primary care and population health@ucl-primarycare.bsky.social · 8mo agoLet’s Talk Dementia — co‑produced resources to help researchers adapt communication when involving people with dementia as partners in research. Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social Great work led by @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and the PCPH team. Check the link below www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
A warm #Bluesky welcome to @imcmillan.bsky.social who we have loved working with over the years. Perfect time to remember the #Unfurlings -banners for hope & change created by people with #dementia View them all here theunfurlings.org.uk - & we have the 'real' versions awaiting a next exhibition...
Fantastic work that @innov-dementia.bsky.social has been happy to, peripherally, support 👇
UCL primary care and population health@ucl-primarycare.bsky.social · 8mo agoLet’s Talk Dementia — co‑produced resources to help researchers adapt communication when involving people with dementia as partners in research. Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social Great work led by @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and the PCPH team. Check the link below www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
A new taking part opportunity. On what? – Well YOU can decide! Do you want to help Jess put together a new investigation around issues of stigma around dementia? Then see this and message Jess! www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...
Your chance to speak on issues around stigma of dementia and social exclusion - DEEP
We’ve been contacted by Jessica Kay who wants to lead a project alongside someone living with dementia (It could be you!) She is a PhD Student at University College London (UCL). For further informat...
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Co-production has always been at the heart of our work in #dementia. Our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social said this recently about co-production, as part of @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social It's not easy, it's not perfect, it's about mistakes, relationships and values.
After Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent MMR paper: Measles cases: up 1200% Mumps cases: up 70,000% Multiple fatalities People with no science knowledge were taken in by Wakefield. People with no science knowledge are taken in by anti-vaxxers. Listen to scientists www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Vaccine warning for England as one in five children start school unprotected
Experts say country needs ‘wake up call’ with levels far below those needed for herd immunity
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The first ‘People with dementia CAN’ gathering went down a treat today. Huge thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Humber and North Yorks ICB.
