People with young onset dementia are disproportionately represented within mental health inpatient services, yet support for these people on mental health wards remains one of the least understood areas of dementia care.

Our webinar on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 12.30-1.30pm will be led by Emma Wolverson, Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory, University of West London. She will provide a unique insight into who is admitted into mental health wards, what leads up to their admission, the aims of admission, how long younger people with dementia typically stay, and what happens when they leave.
 
Drawing on findings from the FIND ME study, it will introduce practical co-produced resources designed to support people living with dementia and family members when admission is being considered.

The webinar will also feature first-hand accounts from a family carer and a member of ward staff, offering honest reflections on the challenges, opportunities and realities of care within these settings for people with young onset dementia.