Background and vision
People living with dementia and their family carers face a range of social, economic and systemic inequalities that impact their full and fair participation in the workforce.
The Working With Dementia Network Plus has been established to support people living with dementia and their family carers to be able to make informed decisions about their work through more inclusive, supportive workplaces and a society that recognises and values their contributions.
Our collaborative and transdisciplinary research network will bring together those with lived experience of dementia, carers, health and social care providers, researchers, policymakers and employers to explore and co-develop innovative and impactful solutions to drive meaningful change for individuals affected by dementia in employment.
Our Core Values
- Living a purposeful life is essential for wellbeing
- A diagnosis of dementia does not mean an end to working lives
- A transdisciplinary approach is essential to enact positive societal change
- Career development is essential for the sustainability of the Working With Dementia Network Plus
Latest from the blog
When Dementia meets the workplace
An introduction to understanding your rights and responsibilities – employees Lyndsey Bengtsson, Jill Stavert and Connor McDonald If you’re working…
Conference – 25th March 2026
Join us for the first in-person Working With Dementia Network Plus Conference on 25th March 2026 at the University of…
Inclusive workplaces
How can we model innovative and inclusive employment practices alongside labour markets where everyone is empowered to thrive and contribute? MAQ shared his experience of being…
Economic costs and benefits
What are the economic implications of individuals impacted by dementia at work as well as the wider impacts of working with dementia in society?…
Dementia Network Plus programmes
The Alzheimer’s Society along with with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) support a £5.5m investment in four Dementia Network Plus research grants. Working With Dementia is working alongside three Network+ teams, EMPOWER, EQUADEM, and SPIN Dementia Network Plus.
- Find out more about EMPOWER Network+
- Find out more about EQUADEM Network+
- Find out more about SPIN Dementia Network Plus (SPIN-D Network+)
Working With Dementia Network Plus is supported by
