Mayor of London’s Community Weekend party
What a day to remember! Thanks to the London Mayor’s Community Weekend funding, we transformed the Friendship Centre in Wembley…
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Supporting Our Volunteers: Safeguarding Training at CAD Brent
At CAD-Brent, we are committed to ensuring that all our volunteers have the training, support…
Breaking Barriers: Dementia Awareness Reaches Gujarati Elders in Brent
People from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds continue to face significant barriers to receiving timely…
A Day of Joy and Connection at Kew Gardens
Our dementia community, supported by the dedicated team at CAD Brent, enjoyed a truly wonderful day out at the beautiful Kew Gardens.
CADBrent achievements in the last year
🌟 Major Highlights Two thriving Gujarati-speaking cafĂ©s, serving over 80 attendees weekly, breaking down language barriers and stigma. New grants secured for regular exercise sessions at four cafĂ©s, carer training, and health workshops. Current funding applications made and awaiting outcome for enrichment activities such as art workshops. Regular activities that bring together the community to […]
Brent Carers Workshops – Understanding Dementia
This week’s Understanding Dementia workshop explored the complexities of navigating social care—an issue of deep concern for people living with dementia and their carers. At what is often a vulnerable and transitional time, timely access to the right support is vital. It enables individuals to live well, remain at home for longer, and stay connected to […]
Brent marked a powerful milestone this week
Community Action on Dementia – Brent marked a powerful milestone this week, celebrating ten years of impact with a lively gathering at Chalkhill Community Centre. Chair Danny Maher reflected on the grim reality of 2015, when a dementia diagnosis often meant being left to navigate the journey alone—no structured support, no clear path forward. But […]
Raising awareness during Dementia Action Week
This week the CAD team have been out in the community raising awareness about dementia. At the network of 18 memory cafes we have played dementia bingo, Boccia (a paralympic sport that can be played by everyone) and we have facilitated a dementia awareness quiz which help us to get our community talking about dementia. […]
Vital Lifeline for the Dementia Community: New Memory Café Opens at The Grange
At CAD Brent, we don’t just talk about inclusivity—we make it happen. Our latest Memory CafĂ©, launched in partnership with The Grange in Neasden—formerly the beloved Brent Museum—is another step toward building safe, welcoming spaces for people living with dementia and their carers. This latest addition is evidence of the fact that charities like CADBrent […]
A Brent Charity Goes to Hampton Court: Championing Inclusion, Well-being, and Independence
At CADBrent, we are on a mission—a mission to create a dementia-friendly borough where individuals living with dementia and their carers are not just supported but empowered to thrive. We believe in opportunity, dignity, and independence, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enhance their well-being and stay engaged in their community for as long […]
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