BUDI's Mission Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive society for people affected by dementia. We will work to educate communities and support those providing care through the production of high quality research, delivery of evidence based education and training, evaluating services and providing consultancy on models of care and design. We will work with all relevant stakeholders and strive to consistently engage the public in our work in this field
Upcoming events
For more information about any of these events, take a look at our events page.
3 - 14 June
BU Festival of Learning : BUDI Arts Project with Derek Eland plus over 100 free activities open to the public
The Prime Minister’s Challengehas put dementia in the spotlight. However, the reality is that many people still feel disconnected from society. It’s time for all of us to play a part in helping people with dementia live well with the condition.'
6 June
KTP event - Enhance your business and grow: knowledge exchange is key! Click here for more details
News
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports Alzheimer deaths increased during the previous decade. Click here to see report.
The Alzheimers Society reports that the majority of people living alone with dementia feel lonely.
Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Society, said:
'This report reveals the stark truth that too many people with dementia, especially the thousands who live alone, are truly isolated. We need to put a stop to this epidemic of loneliness, not only to improve quality of life but also to save thousands from reaching crisis point and being admitted to hospital unnecessarily or care homes early.
The Prime Minister’s Challenge has put dementia in the spotlight. However, the reality is that many people still feel disconnected from society. It’s time for all of us to play a part in helping people with dementia live well with the condition.'
The impact of dementia
There are currently 820,000 people living with dementia in the UK. There are considerable emotional and practical implications for people living with dementia or supporting someone with dementia, but in terms of finance alone, dementia costs the UK economy £23 billion per year. That is twice that of cancer, three times the impact of heart disease and four times that of stroke. Family carers save the UK over £8 billion a year. One third of people affected by dementia live in a care home while two thirds continue to live in the community.
Delaying the onset of dementia by 5 years would reduce deaths directly attributable to dementia by 30,000 a year.
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Vacancies
Project Manager
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Administrative Assistant (Part-time)
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Funded Studentships
Promoting well-being for residents with dementia living in a purpose built care environment
Dementia-friendly architecture: What do we know and where do we go?
Adapted Home Environments for People with Dementia
Care farming: providing brighter futures for young and old
A critical evaluation of the strategic implementation of a new model of dementia care