United, "Caring for our Loved Ones living with Dementia"

Over a decade ago I began a health and social care degree with The Open University which inspired an immense interest in dementia, the complexities for the person diagnosed, their family and support system. I have witnessed heartache, pain and calls for support through my personal and professional experience. I wanted to help and make a difference. I gleaned the lack of joined up services, the myriad of resources that appeared not only to overwhelm but also create a barrier to those affected, leaving them feeling unable to know where to begin.