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Leader Live
30-07-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Specialist dementia support offered in Wrexham clinics
The free clinics, run by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses, will return to Nationwide branches in Wrexham throughout August. They are open to anyone affected by dementia and provide practical and emotional advice on memory concerns, understanding diagnoses, and how to access support. Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Wales. "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." The clinics are part of Nationwide's Fairer Futures programme, which addresses major social issues through partnerships with charities including Dementia UK, Centrepoint, and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better." The clinics aim to support families and individuals through every stage of dementia, including help with financial and legal matters. Dementia UK has also shared advice on starting difficult conversations about dementia, encouraging loved ones to visit their GP and seek help if they are showing symptoms. The clinics will take place at the following locations: Cardiff, 47/49 Queen Street – August 5, 6, and 7 Swansea, 2-3 Oxford Street – August 19, 20, and 21 Wrexham, 21-23 Regent Street – August 26, 27, and 28 Appointments can be booked through the Dementia UK website.
Daily Record
28-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Coatbridge MP Frank McNally visits town's newly refurbished Nationwide to mark branch's reopening
Fresh branch includes new furniture for customers and a full refurb in a warm colour palette to give the branch a bright, welcoming feel. Frank McNally, MP for Coatbridge, visited the town's newly refurbished Nationwide to mark the branch's reopening in a brand-new updated space. The reopened branch includes new furniture for customers and a full refurb in a warm colour palette to give the branch a bright, welcoming feel. Mr McNally toured the branch to learn more about the importance of branches to the high street, including by supporting the local community. The Coatbridge team recently held a tea and coffee hamper raffle to raise money for Dementia UK's 'Time for a Cuppa' event and invited in their local Admiral Nurse to meet the MP and present the hamper to the winners. Dementia UK is one of four charity partners Nationwide works with as part of its Fairer Futures strategy, including by offering free in-branch clinics to anyone affected by dementia. Local appointments can be made online at The Coatbridge branch offers a free, accessible safe space for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. This gives victims of domestic abuse access to a quiet area with access to a phone to discreetly contact family, friends, support services or Nationwide's own specialist support team. Nationwide has promised that wherever it has a branch, it will still be there until at least 2028. Anne-Marie Stein, branch manager at Nationwide in Coatbridge, said: "We're so happy to have reopened in our new upgraded space and it was an honour to welcome Frank McNally MP into the branch. "Following reopening, feedback from our customers has been great and we've been busier than ever. "Branches aren't just for face-to-face banking - we're also a touchpoint for the community, whether that's by offering a safe space for people experiencing domestic abuse or raising money for Dementia UK. "Access to a branch is great for everyone, and we're here to stay."
Daily Record
24-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Nationwide and Dementia UK team up to offer free dementia support clinics in Ayrshire
The clinics will be visiting Ayrshire next month. Nationwide and Dementia UK are teaming up again to offer free face-to-face clinics in Ayrshire. As part of a Scotland-wide drive to offer specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space, the clinics are visitng Ayr, Irvine and Kilmarnock next month. Hosted by Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area. The clinics will take place over the next month, and appointments can be booked via Dementia UK's website here. The clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about memory problems, understanding a diagnosis and how the condition can progress to help with financial and legal issues. To book a confidential and in-person appointment with an Admiral Nurse in Scotland visit Dementia UK's website here. The clinics will visit: Irvine, 16 Bridgegate KA12 8BQ – August 20 Ayr, 178 High Street KA7 1RQ – August 21 Kilmarnock, 116 King Street KA1 1PG – August 22 Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: 'We're looking forward to returning to Scotland. Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location.' Debbie Crosbie, Chief Executive Officer of Nationwide, said: 'Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. 'As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better.'
Glasgow Times
01-07-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Dementia clinics return to Glasgow and East Kilbride
Launched in partnership with Dementia UK, the clinics will be available at Nationwide branches, offering free, confidential support and advice from Admiral Nurses. The clinics will run in Glasgow Argyle Street on July 8, 9, and 10, and in East Kilbride from July 22 to 24. Ruby Guild, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: "We're looking forward to returning to Scotland. Read more: Road restrictions remain following demolition of Glasgow tower blocks "Nationwide branches offer a safe and private space for people to access specialist support for dementia, and the Fairer Futures partnership is helping us bring face-to-face support to people in a familiar location." The clinics are open to anyone affected by dementia and provide practical and emotional support on topics ranging from memory concerns and understanding a diagnosis to financial planning and legal matters. Appointments can be booked through Dementia UK's website. As part of the service, Dementia UK has shared advice for starting conversations with loved ones who may be showing signs of dementia. The charity recommends acting when someone expresses frustration or distress, explaining that symptoms may overlap with other conditions, and offering support in arranging and attending GP appointments. The clinics are part of Nationwide's Fairer Futures programme, which addresses key social issues through partnerships with charities focusing on family poverty, youth homelessness, dementia, and cancer. Nationwide is funding 30 dementia specialist Admiral Nurse posts and hosting 200 pop-up clinics across the UK. Debbie Crosbie, chief executive officer of Nationwide, said: "Nationwide wants to help people live their best life possible, for as long as possible. "By working with Dementia UK to fund more Admiral Nurses and turning our branches into dementia clinics, we're helping to tackle the country's leading cause of death. "As a mutual, we work for the good of society as well as our members. "We believe this and Nationwide Fairer Futures will change hundreds of thousands of lives for the better."
South Wales Argus
23-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Dementia: Nationwide Cwmbran bank branch provides help
Torfaen MP, Nick Thomas-Symonds, visited the Cwmbran branch of Nationwide to see how its Fairer Futures programme is helping people in the area. Nationwide is now the biggest banking brand on the high street, with 605 branches across the UK. The three-year Fairer Futures project aims to help with societal issues, including dementia. Nationwide has teamed up with Dementia UK to place dementia specialist Admiral nurses in branches, including Cwmbran. These nurses have private areas in the branch where they offer 45-minute appointments to provide expert advice for anyone affected by dementia, regardless of who they bank with. Mr Thomas-Symonds said: "I was delighted to visit Nationwide in Cwmbran to hear how their Fairer Futures Programme has supported specialist advice for people living with dementia and their loved ones in Torfaen." Darren Lewis, branch manager at Nationwide in Cwmbran, said: "It was an honour to welcome Nick Thomas-Symonds MP into the branch to show the value of our in-branch dementia clinics to the local community. "At Nationwide, we want to ensure no one faces dementia alone and encourage anyone impacted by dementia to seek support by visiting a specialist Admiral Nurse in one of our branches."
