SDWG News, Blogs and Videos

Stuart Dougall reflects on a new part of his dementia journey, representing the Scottish Dementia Working Group at Alzheimer Europe's Conference in Helsinki.

Read Stuart's story about living well with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Stuart Dougall writes about why dementia didn't stop his journey to the city at the 'End of the world'!

SDWG & NDCAN want a national conversation about what a new Dementia Strategy for Scotland should like.

Barry and Margaret share their experiences of using these invaluable services. 

SDWG member Geoff shares his thoughts on being diagnosed with, and living with Vascular Dementia.

SDWG member Lorna talks about her early life and her experience of diagnosis 

A special festive blog where some member share their thoughts and memories about Christmas.

A special blog looking at SDWG members views on the National Care Service Consultation. 

Allan and his wife Maureen share their story of Allan's diagnosis. 

Ian talks about his diagnosis, the impact lockdown had on his life, and why being a campaigner is so important to him. 

SDWG member Meg shares her experience of diagnosis and how she lives well with dementia. 

SDWG members share their thoughts on the Fair Dementia Care Campaign

Tony shares his story with us, from his early life and his political career through to his diagnosis. 

SDWG member Danny shares his experiences of being a younger person with a dementia diagnosis 

SDWG member Kenny talks about the difference that Self Directed Support has made to his life 

SDWG member Archie shares his experience of being a person with dementia and having Covid 

Read about Margaret's experience of losing her job because of her dementia diagnosis

SDWG member Stuart shares his story as part of a Career Guidance and Young Onset Dementia research project.