17th February 2026
A care home in Thameis inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Friday 6th March, from 2pm–4pm, Care UK's Cuttlebrook Hall, on Stock Road, will be holding a special event as part of The Big Dementia Conversation, a nationwide initiative designed to show people how to better understand common symptoms and how it is possible to live well with the condition.
While awareness of dementia has improved, survey data from Care UK reveals families still face challenges when it comes to communicating with loved ones. Nearly four in ten people (39%) said that they avoid visiting relatives with dementia because of how difficult it can be, and nearly all of those polled (96%) feel communication barriers prevent meaningful interaction.
To help address these challenges, Care UK has relaunched its Big Dementia Conversation for the third year running, encouraging practical support and greater understanding for families and communities.
The Understanding dementia session at Cuttlebrook Hall will be led by dementia expert [insert name and job title] from Oxfordshire Memory Clinic. The expert will provide insights into how a carer and their loved ones journey with dementia might unfold following a diagnosis and how to live positively with the condition.
Alana Corr, Home Manager at Cuttlebrook Hall, said: "When dementia progresses and a relative begins to experience increasing cognitive impairment it can be challenging for families and friends to know what to do or say.
"Many people find it difficult to communicate effectively with a loved one living with dementia or to connect sensitively when a family member becomes confused or disoriented. We want to change this, which is why we're delighted to be taking part in the Big Dementia Conversation again by hosting our own free advice event.
"We encourage the local community to join us so that together, we can build a more dementia-friendly Thame."
In addition to the event, the Thame community can explore a newly launched online advice hub, which features in-depth conversations with families of people living with dementia alongside expert advice from Care UK's dementia specialists. They can also obtain a free guide. Packed with practical tips, the guide is designed to help relatives overcome communication barriers and interact more easily and confidently with loved ones living with the condition. To find out more, please visit: careuk.com/bigdementiaconversation.
For more information about Cuttlebrook Hall and to book your place for the event, please call Customer Relations Manager, Zak Herring on 01844 700 183 or email [email protected]
Cuttlebrook Hall is a state-of-the-art care home that provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The home incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies and includes its own cinema, hair and beauty salon and pub.
