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What Does ‘Reablement’ Mean for People Living With Dementia?
We hear the term ‘reablement pathway’ a lot these days in the Health & Social Care stratosphere. Increasingly often, it's used to...
Jul 10


Thoughts on the Recent House of Commons Debate on Dementia Care
The debate was lengthy and impassioned. There was consensus across the house and over 3 hours MP after MP spoke of their own personal...
Jun 25


Carers Week 2025 - "Caring was never in my DNA"
In 1972, a woman moved to the UK from Sri Lanka, bringing with her a law degree and going on to work here as a solicitor. In 2019, she...
Jun 13


Carers Week 2025 - Beulah and Gordon's Story
Gordon has been living in a residential home for the past 13 weeks. Before that, his wife Beulah cared for him at home for around two...
Jun 11


Exploring How a Part-Time Role with The Filo Project Can Work for You
At The Filo Project, many of our employees find that their roles fit flexibly alongside other commitments, whether that’s part-time work,...
Jun 5


UK Pilot Launched to Spot Early Signs of Dementia and Support Brain Health
Could you or someone you know take part in a new UK pilot designed to detect early signs of dementia and promote better brain health? Led...
Jun 4


Reflecting on the Cornwall Annual Dementia Conference 2025
We were proud to be a sponsor at this year’s Cornwall Annual Dementia Conference - a day filled with connection, insight, and...
May 27


Care Works Both Ways: Brief Reflections by Liz Dennis
Liz Dennis, Co-founder and Director of The Filo Project The Filo Project is a ‘care provider’, but it’s interesting to ponder just what...
May 20


Lin & Tom’s Story
Tom was a passionate advocate for human rights, dedicating much of his life to Amnesty International UK. He served on the board, taking...
Apr 14


Stress Awareness Month: Spotting the Signs of Stress and Finding Balance as a Carer
Being a care partner can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with its challenges. The Carers UK State of Caring survey (2023)...
Apr 7


Becoming an Area Coordinator with The Filo Project
As we expand our service into new regions, we are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us as Area Coordinators.
Jan 21


Becoming a Host with The Filo Project
At The Filo Project, we offer more than just day care for older people; we create an environment where meaningful connections and...
Dec 12, 2024


Navigating Christmas with Dementia
The busy changes to routines and home environments that come with Christmas can be challenging for relatives or friends living with...
Dec 9, 2024


Protecting a Loved One with Dementia Against Scams
Navigating the world of scams can be tough, especially when you’re trying to protect someone you love. For Tony, safeguarding his...
Nov 25, 2024


Carers Rights Day 2024: Addressing the Top Three Concerns from Families of People with Dementia
Every day, 12,000 people in the UK become unpaid carers for a partner, family member, or friend. It's a responsibility that can be both...
Nov 21, 2024


The Filo Project Expands to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
We are thrilled to announce that The Filo Project is set to expand into Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) in 2025. This...
Nov 20, 2024


Libby shares insights on BBC Radio Cornwall for World Alzheimer's Month
In September, as part of World Alzheimer's Month, BBC Radio Cornwall invited Libby to share her insights with Julie Skentelbery. The...
Oct 22, 2024


How we care for those with Alzheimer's is key
New Alzheimer's drugs like lecanemab offer long overdue hope that dementia could one day become a treatable condition. But the promise of...
Aug 30, 2024


‘Groundbreaking’ dementia drug offers hope but mustn't detract from urgent need to fix our social care crisis
It has now been announced that lecanemab, the first drug to slow the progression of early stage Alzheimer’s will not be available on the...
Aug 23, 2024


Liz's visit to The Hogeweyk
Liz Dennis recently visited The Hogeweyk dementia ‘village’ in the Netherlands. The minds behind Hogeweyk wanted to create a space where...
Apr 19, 2024
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