Head of Digital Service Delivery & Dementia at work. Dementia UK.Nurse . Ai Geek. Sandwich Carer. Social leadership fellow. PROUD Trustee at Demand. Views own

Based in Hertfordshire UK
Joined May 2009
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With #dementia, you never know what’s coming next. That's why Dementia UK is here every day. 💙 Find out how we can support you: dementiauk.org/information-a… #WorldAlzheimersMonth
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We're thrilled to launch our new service to support people from the Deaf and hard of hearing community who are living with dementia. 💙 In partnership with @signsolutionsuk, these free online dementia support appointments are with a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter and a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse. Find out more and book your appointment here: dementiauk.org/information-a…
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Last week, our Dementia at work team were excited to attend the first ever Working With Dementia Network Plus #Conference. They heard from people living with #dementia and working #carers about the challenges they face in the workplace. Learn more about our Dementia at work programme here: dementiauk.org/information-a… @viclyons
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what it's like to be an idea guy in 2025
Watch @blackboxai turn a screenshot into a full auth page in seconds. Build, ship, & repeat. Front-end development will never be the same.
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#Diversealz on Thursday 13th October: Integrity in dementia research. What do we mean, involvement and highlighting some research. 3pmET 8pmGMT
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Join @JDementiaCare for their 19th UK Dementia Congress! 👇 Speakers from #DementiaUK include @SophieDodswort3, @Hannahdementia, @kmljjj, @viclyons and @suzysopenheart. The event is happening on 17th and 18th November at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Learn more and book your ticket here: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/…
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Our podcast, 'My life with dementia', won the bronze award in the 'Health and Wellbeing' category @britpodawards last night! 🏆 We're delighted that the #podcast has been recognised in this way. You can listen to 'My life with dementia' on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. 💙
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Today is World Alzheimer's Day. 🧠 To mark the day, we're sharing our powerful new film featuring real conversations with people affected by #dementia. This compelling film captures heartfelt discussions that reveal the challenges, emotions and moments of hope that many people experience after a dementia diagnosis. You can watch more of our film here: dementiauk.org/information-a…
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A new trial launches today to see if a blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier and more accurately. It’s part of our Blood Biomarker Challenge and our Chief Medical Officer @jmschott says,
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This Sunday at 3pm there will be a nationwide test of the Government’s National Emergency Alert, which could be distressing and confusing for a person with #dementia. 🚨 We explain more about the test, how you can prevent distress and how to opt out: dementiauk.org/news/navigati…
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20 HOURS WITHOUT STOPPING Time to speed up I think 🤪 Over £8500 added keep going justgiving.com/fundraising/m…
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Vic Lyons RMN, MSC ( Health Care Leadership) retweeted
One day to go to #Pedal24 The establishment throws in a match and we all blow up like dynamite. I am You You are me Both want happiness The process is simple ❤️ Let’s help those that struggle and suffer, whoever they are 🙏🏾 @DementiaUK Donate if you can justgiving.com/fundraising/m…
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Vic Lyons RMN, MSC ( Health Care Leadership) retweeted
Consultant #AdmiralNurse for Children and Young People, @Hannahdementia, answers your questions...🗨️ Does this resonate with you? Let us know in the comments. 👇 Look out for part two coming soon! 👀
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⏳ Only 18 days to go! 🚴‍♂️ 24 HOURS. NON-STOP. 🩵🩷For @DementiaUK. Every mile = support for families facing dementia. 🙏 Donate & RT justgiving.com/fundraising/m… Thank you to everyone that has supported ❤️ #Pedal24
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Vic Lyons RMN, MSC ( Health Care Leadership) retweeted
We're calling on Westminster to give unpaid carers the legal right to a break. Sign the petition: carers.org/protest #ProtestFromHome
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"You’re doing two full-time, emotional jobs." 💬 Thank you to @womanandhome for sharing Admiral Nurse @viclyons experience of being a sandwich carer - caring for both a parent or elderly relative, as well as a child. 👇 womanandhome.com/life/inspir…
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"As men, we're fearful of being fearful, in my opinion." @TommyTommytee18 and @Swinno1976 talk about the emotions they and their families experienced after a diagnosis of #dementia. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8-m…
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We recently shared a video from @TommyTommytee18, who talked about his experience of grief since his #dementia diagnosis. Here @Swinno1976, a #carer for his mum, talks about what he grieves. Does this resonate with you? 👇 Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8-m…
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Both @TommyTommytee18 who lives with #dementia, and @Swinno1976, a #carer for his mum, sat down together in a local pub for an honest conversation about dementia. 💬 You can watch their full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8-m…
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Vic Lyons RMN, MSC ( Health Care Leadership) retweeted
The NHS 10-year plan for England has the potential to deliver significant improvements to the support people receive. But to truly transform dementia care, specialist nurses, like our #AdmiralNurses, must be part of it. Watch our video to see what the plan means for families affected by #dementia and email your MP today using our simple tool: action.dementiauk.org/email-…
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