At CAD Brent, we believe that access to London’s extraordinary cultural heritage should be inclusive, enriching, and accessible to all—especially for individuals living with dementia. Last week, our dementia clients enjoyed a truly inspiring visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum, where they immersed themselves in one of the world’s most remarkable glass collections.Spanning over […]
Dementia café (decafs) leads gathered this week at the charming Preston Pub in Wembley to share updates and insights about CADBrent’s remarkable network of 17 dementia cafés. These cafés, established over the past decade, serve as vital social spaces where individuals living with dementia and their carers can connect weekly to socialise, exchange experiences, and […]
This week, we had the honour of hosting the Spring 25 CADBrent dementia gathering at Chalkhill Community Centre – a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and meaningful moments. Over 70 Brent residents, including PLWD (people living with dementia) and unpaid carers, came together for a truly unforgettable occasion curated by our exceptional Ashford Place staff on […]
Early diagnosis and treatment of any health condition can significantly improve the quality of life for those affected and their families. In many communities, dementia is surrounded by stigma and misconceptions. However, awareness campaigns can help dispel myths, reduce stigma, and, more importantly, encourage people to seek help and support. Different communities have unique cultural […]
This week, CAD-Brent and Ashford Place hosted a heartwarming get-together at Chalkhill Community Centre, marking the last gathering before Christmas. This event is one of four seasonal parties held each year for people living with dementia and their carers. Living with dementia presents many challenges, so it is essential to have moments of joy and […]
Our 35-person strong choir from the dementia community in Brent has unanimously decided on the choir’s name ….. The Songs of Joy Choir will meet every Thursday 1.45 til 3.15pm at the Church of Asension in The Avenue Wembley. Everyone is welcome and the choir have been booked to perform at CAD’s Christmas event at […]
PLWD – People living with dementia – and their carers demonstrated their amazing talents this week at our Summer Dementia Gathering at the Chalkhill Community Centre. The panel of judges sat through an amazing ten super acts and after much difficulty given the quality of the performances decided to award first prize to Laurence . […]
Thursday 8th August see’s the launch of the CAD Brent Community Choir. It’s a project we have been planning for some time and we are excited to now have a start date. We will meet each Thursday at the Church of the Ascension in The Avenue, Wembley. Evidence has shown that music is amazing for […]
The Dementia Hubs team were lucky enough to be treated to a fabulous day at the Cup Final recently With use of the Wembley box and access to Club Wembley facilities , the group said they felt like royalty! They enjoyed a lovely meal before kick off and then settled down to watch the game. […]
Our very own Danny Maher took part in a discussion on Beat radio recently raising the profile of dementia in Brent. Have a listen/look at the “Brent Health Matters” Show on The Beat London 103.6FM where a consultant psychiatrist, a GP, a carer and a charity worker discuss all things dementia in Brent, hosted by […]
Dementia Action Week 2021
This week we hosted a Dementia Conversation, as part of Dementia Action Week 2021! Bringing together...
A good Sign: Dementia Peer interior designers at GP surgeries in Brent:
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