We sat down with current MSc in Dementia student Megha Samuel, who's an NHS Consultant and mum of two. She talked to us about what motivated her to study dementia, how she applies insights from the course into her work as a doctor, and how she balances studying with family life. 

Emma Wolverson, one of the Programme Founders for the University of Hull Online's MSc in Dementia, responds to a report by The Alzheimer's Society about the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the lives of people living with dementia and their families.

Dove House Hospice in Hull, who helped develop the MSc in Dementia module on 'Dying Well with Dementia', have shared some insights into the impact of COVID-19 on hospice care.

We're publishing blog posts submitted by current MSc in Dementia students as part of the module 'Dementia: Critical Starting Points', The group were asked to write about language and dementia.

We're publishing a series of blog posts by current students on the University of Hull Online's MSc in Dementia. As part of the module 'Dementia: Critical Starting Points', students were asked to write about language in dementia. 

Hear from Emma Wolverson (Programme Founder) and Liz Price (Programme Founder and Director) for the Hull Online MSc in Dementia. Here, they make five statements that will challenge how you think about dementia diagnosis and care in the UK.

Conferences bring together all types of people affected by dementia – those living with the condition, carers, academics, and those working with people with dementia. They’re an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, experiences and perspectives and gain deeper insights into the complex field of dementia.

This post is by Dr Emma Wolverson, one of the Programme Directors for the University of Hull Online MSc in Dementia.

Emma is a clinical psychologist specialising in working with people living with dementia and their families, her clinical work has spanned the dementia care pathway from early assessment and diagnosis to end of life care. Her research is aimed at supporting people with dementia to live well by promoting wellbeing, reducing stigma and improving care.

September is World Alzheimer's Month - launched in 2012, this international campaign aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia.