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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Nationwide East Kilbride fundraiser coins in cash for dementia specialist nurses
Colleagues and customers came together over a cup of tea and a slice of cake to help fund more dementia specialist Admiral Nurses More than £200 was raised to help fund Admiral Nurses at an event in Nationwide Building Society's East Kilbride branch. Vital funds were raised for Dementia UK's annual Time for a Cuppa event on May 28 with £212 raised for the dementia specialist nursing charity. Colleagues and customers came together over a cup of tea and a slice of cake to help fund more dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Dementia UK's specialist Admiral Nurses provide life-changing advice and support to anyone affected by dementia, whenever it's needed. But with rising numbers of families impacted by the condition, thousands aren't getting the support they need. Kirsty Anderson, Customer Relationship Manager at Nationwide East Kilbride, said: "We are so thrilled to have raised £212 through our Time for a Cuppa event to help more families access vital support through Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses service. "A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the event and supported us in being able to reach our fundraising goal. It also allowed us to draw attention to the amazing service Nationwide has put in place by having the dementia clinics based within our branches. This will provide an invaluable support for the local community." Statistics show that by the time you've boiled your kettle, another person will have developed dementia - it's a huge and growing health crisis. One in two of us will be affected by the condition in our lifetime. Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO of Dementia UK, says: 'At Dementia UK, we believe every family affected by dementia should have the support of a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse – but right now, we can't reach everyone who needs us. 'We are grateful to Nationwide Building Society for taking part in Time for a Cuppa this year to help us to recruit more Admiral Nurses who are a lifeline to families.' This year, Time for a Cuppa is proudly sponsored by Nationwide Building Society. The sponsorship forms part of Nationwide's new social impact programme, Fairer Futures, which seeks to address three of the UK's biggest social issues through charity partnerships – dementia (Dementia UK), youth homelessness (Centrepoint) and family poverty (Action for Children). If you need advice or support on living with dementia, contact Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@ You can also book a free video or phone appointment to get expert dementia support from an Admiral Nurse. Find out more at Or pop into your local Nationwide branch. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook?
South Wales Argus
02-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Specialist dementia support coming to Newport high street
Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse clinics will return to Wales this summer, offering free face-to-face support at selected Nationwide branches, including Newport, in a familiar and private setting. The clinics, delivered by Dementia UK's specialist Admiral Nurses, are open to anyone affected by dementia and provide practical and emotional guidance on everything from memory concerns and diagnosis to financial planning and legal matters. Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Wales. "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." Nationwide's Newport branch, located at 33/34 Commercial Street, will host the clinics on July 1, 2, and 3. Appointments can be booked through Dementia UK's website. Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better." The clinics are part of Nationwide's Fairer Futures social impact programme, which focuses on four major UK issues: family poverty, youth homelessness, dementia, and cancer. Through this partnership, Nationwide is funding 30 Admiral Nurses and will have hosted dementia clinics in 200 branches by the end of the summer.
Glasgow Times
28-05-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Dementia UK and Nationwide offering free Glasgow clinics
The clinics, hosted by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses, will be held at branches across the country, including two Glasgow branches, throughout May and June. They are designed to offer expert advice on all aspects of dementia care and diagnosis. Read more: Nationwide and Dementia UK offering free Glasgow clinics Ahead of the clinics, Dementia UK is offering guidance on how to start difficult conversations with loved ones who may be showing signs of the condition. The charity is urging people to act when the person becomes upset or frustrated, explaining the shared symptoms of dementia with other conditions, and supporting them in seeking help. Further advice will be available following the opening of the new clinics, hosted in partnership with Nationwide Building Society as part of its Fairer Futures programme. These clinics will aim to provide expert advice on memory issues, help with understanding diagnoses and the progression of dementia, guidance on financial and legal planning, and emotional support for families and carers. Ruby Guild, an Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Scotland. "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." As part of Nationwide's social impact initiative, the building society is funding 30 specialist Admiral Nurses, and by the end of summer will have hosted clinics in 200 branches across the UK. Read more: Paisley health worker's project helping dementia patients 'remember' their lives Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better." Glasgow clinics will be held at Byres Road on May 27, 28, and 29, as well as Shawlands Cross between June 17, 18, and 19. Appointments can be made online via the Dementia UK website.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Free clinics offering dementia support to be held across Yorkshire
Dementia UK specialists will host clinics at Nationwide branches in Hull, Leeds, Halifax, and York in April, to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by dementia. The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses, and are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering support to families and individuals in the area. The clinics will take place over the next two weeks, and appointments can be booked via Dementia UK's website at The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about memory problems and understanding a diagnosis, to how the condition can progress, and help with financial and legal issues. The clinics will visit Hull on April 29 and 30, and May 1 (17 Jameson Street, HU1 3HU); Leeds on April 29 and 30, and May 1 (36/38 Albion Street LS1 6HX); Halifax on April 22, 23, and 24 (1/2 George Square HX1 1HF); and York on April 8, 9, and 10 (17/18 Parliament Street YO1 8SG). Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Yorkshire Nationwide branches to offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia - and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." To book a confidential and in-person appointment with an Admiral Nurse in Yorkshire, visit Dementia UK's website at
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Charity receives £7,000 grant to tackle youth homelessness
A charity has received a £7,000 grant to help tackle youth homelessness in Cornwall. St Petrocs, based in Truro, was given the money by Nationwide as part of its Fairer Futures strategy. The £7k grant is part of the More than a Roof scheme, which helps smaller charities to improve their services and the quality of life for the young people they support. The money will help St Petrocs to support people in dangerous or risky situations, those who are sofa surfing, and those who are forced to sleep rough while they wait for council support. The grant comes as new data from national charity Centrepoint reveals that youth homelessness in the South West has increased by 58 per cent in the past year, compared to a 10 per cent national average increase. Dr Tom Kerridge, policy research manager at Centrepoint, said: "Our research suggests that councils across the South West are dealing with rising levels of youth homelessness and that a large proportion of these young people might not be getting the support they are entitled to. "Sadly, we're hearing from an increasing number of young people in desperate situations who have been turned away, including those who are pregnant or fleeing domestic abuse."
