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Dementia carers education programme (DCEP)

Providing support, education and practical learning. 

This bespoke programme has been specifically designed to support the educational and practical learning needed to support and sustain family care for a relative or friend living with dementia.

The programme of educational sessions has been developed by NHS Fife, Fife Health & Social Care Partnership, Alzheimer Scotland, Fife Carers Centre and STAND.

The sessions are for people caring for family members or friends living with dementia. Each session is two hours long including time for refreshments and peer conversation.

The sessions are held on either a Wednesday or Tuesday afternoon, 1.30-3.30pm, in various locations across Fife

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STAND Newsletter, December 2025:

  • In the spotlight: STAND's DFMCS in Cadham
  • Updates: Christmas plans, STAND's new Young Onset group in Dunfermline, Climate Wisdom Project

Read the newsletter: STAND Newsletter December 2025

Listen to the newsletter: STAND Newsletter December 2025 audio

 

See previous newsletters:  Sep 25  Jul 25

From Lands End to John O'Groats for STAND

STAND are hugely grateful to Don and John who have completed their amazing fund raiser for STAND.

They have cycled from Lands End to John O’Groats and raised over £6,000 - what an achievement!

See more    Donate to their fund raising

STAND launches second album of songs!

STAND's has launched their second album of songs, all written by STAND group members living with dementia and their families and friends!

Another Gift To You can be heard here.  Enjoy!

Rewriting the Story of Dementia: Groundbreaking New Poetry Book Challenges Mainstream Media Portrayal

In the palm of a spider’s hand is written by Gerald King. It is his first book. In the palm of a spider’s hand also featured as part of the Dementia Arts Festival 2024, in Edinburgh.

Available now:  In the palm of a spiders hand

Support fund raising events here

Promoting the welfare of people living with dementia in Fife

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