Due to the success of the inaugural Take on Dementia Conference last year, we are proud to announce we will be doing it all again this year on Thursday 10th July!
And this year will be even bigger, even better, and even more inspiring than last year’s phenomenal conference!
10th July 2025
Come and join us on the 10th July to listen to some incredible speakers, watch some thought provoking films that will be screened in the Training 2 Care Cinema, access the life changing Virtual Dementia Tour, and meet other people who are committed like you are to playing their part in the fight against dementia!
Ticket spaces will be limited, so you will need to act quickly. If you don't manage to grab yourself a ticket, don't fret. We will be offering a live stream again and tickets can be purchased for that, so you don't miss out on the speakers!
The Take on Dementia Conference will be held on 10th July 2025 and will take place at our main office, as it was last year. Training2Care is located at The Fairways, Spitfire Drive, Earls Colne Business Park, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2NS.
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We are incredibly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to the amazing speakers who are joining us at this year’s Take on Dementia Conference, as well as those who have created exclusive content for the Training 2 Care Cinema.
Each of these individuals brings unique insight, passion, and expertise. Whether speaking live or on screen, these talks will help to educate, challenge, and inspire us all to take meaningful action in the fight against dementia.
Every talk is a step forward towards greater understanding, better care, and a society that truly supports everyone affected by dementia.
We are thrilled to launch the Training 2 Care Cinema, a brand-new addition to this year’s Take on Dementia Conference. This unique space will screen exclusive content created especially for the event by some truly inspiring individuals and organisations.
The cinema brings exciting new dimensions to the conference, offering attendees greater choice in the sessions they attend, while enabling the inclusion of contributors from around the world who otherwise wouldn’t be able to join us in person.
Featured contributors include:
We are also proud to present a very special screening of the award-winning short film “If Not Now, When?”, produced by the charity Younger People With Dementia.
Starring Kate Dickie, renowned for her roles in Game of Thrones, Prometheus, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the film tells the powerful story of a woman living with young onset Alzheimer’s disease. It is a hard-hitting, emotionally resonant film that aims to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and highlight the distinct challenges faced by younger people living with dementia.
The screening will be followed by a live roundtable Q&A featuring members of the charity, discussing the issues raised in the film and sharing real-life insights. This is an absolute must see at this year’s conference.
Join us in the Training 2 Care Cinema for an unforgettable and thought-provoking experience.
Dementia is one of the greatest health and social care challenges of our time and the fight against it is one we all share.
This fight takes many forms:
Over the last two decades, we have seen encouraging progress. Awareness of dementia has grown, and long-standing stigmas are starting to break down. But anyone who has been touched by dementia knows: we still have a long way to go.
A study published by Alzheimer’s Research UK in the last couple of years shows just how urgent the work ahead remains:
These misunderstandings matter. They shape how people think, talk, and act. Terms like “suffering,” “challenging,” or “aggressive” remain common in conversations about dementia—phrases that foster fear, not empathy; stigma, not support.
The same study found dementia is now the most feared health condition in the UK, surpassing even cancer. Over half of respondents knew someone close to them living with dementia. This shows just how widespread—and deeply personal—this issue has become.
Yet despite this closeness, misconceptions persist. And these misconceptions have real consequences. They lead to isolation, underfunding, and a lack of support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Greater awareness and understanding can lead to small, powerful changes that transform lives. As dementia touches more and more people, responding to it with compassion, knowledge, and action must become a shared responsibility—for individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
That’s where the Take on Dementia Conference comes in.
This conference is more than an event—it’s a call to action. A space for connection, innovation, and hope. Together, we can shift the narrative around dementia from fear and misunderstanding to empowerment and progress.
All delegates attending the Take on Dementia Conference 2025 will have the unique opportunity to experience the Virtual Dementia Tour, a groundbreaking, immersive experience that allows you to step into the shoes of someone living with dementia.
This powerful simulation offers a window into the sensory and cognitive challenges faced daily by people with dementia. Described by many as life-changing, the Virtual Dementia Tour has been experienced by thousands across the UK and beyond. It fosters deep empathy, challenges assumptions, and often inspires participants to make meaningful, lasting changes in how they care, support, and relate to those living with dementia.
This is more than just an experience, it is a call to action.
Playing our part in the fight against dementia is not just an aim; it’s a responsibility. Whether you are advancing research into cures and treatments, supporting families affected by a diagnosis, delivering hands-on care and services, or have been diagnosed with dementia yourself, we all have a vital role to play.
Together, we can create a world where people living with dementia are better understood, supported, and empowered. The Take on Dementia Conference 2025 is here to support you in that mission.
