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Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026
Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds…
31 July 2026
BDA responds to PM’s social care announcement
The BDA welcomes the focus on social care and hopes the upcoming Big Conversation on Care will meaningfully…
30 July 2026
Join our Deafblind Advisory Group
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is looking for Deafblind people from across the United Kingdom to help shape…
25 June 2026
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This week, the BDA is supporting Dementia Action Week 2022, a national campaign led by the Alzheimer’s Society.
From 16-22 May, we will be highlighting the unique social, cultural and linguistic needs of Deaf British Sign Language signers living with dementia.
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Sometimes people with Dementia experience hallucinations where they ‘see’ things that may not be there.
James from BDA Scotland has some tips on how to support people with Dementia if they are experiencing hallucinations.
Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand, more often in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as ‘Sundowning’.
You will all know what fog is like. I’m sure you will have experienced driving when it has become foggy and difficult to see. Even with your lights on, it can be hard to see very far in front of you and foggy conditions can make you lose confidence as a driver.
Every day this week, we will be sharing carers’ stories of their journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.
Beacon CRM has informed the BDA about a cyber-security incident that may have involved personal information held in our account. Read our update, FAQs and BSL information.
