Press Release – vCST Devon Project

Press Release – vCST Devon Project

21st December 2020 Dementia consultants welcome a new opportunity for non-medical therapy to help hundreds of people across Devon “It’s marvellous, helps your memory and it’s fun. It makes you feel alive.” – Di People living with dementia are being offered the chance...
Virtual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (vCST) Case Study

Virtual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (vCST) Case Study

Theresa regularly attends Memory Matters CST sessions, and she loves them. Theresa lives on her own and normally drives herself to the sessions each week, as she has little support from her family. Theresa loves to socialise, so it was important to her to try and get...
‘Building Back Better’ After the Covid-19 Pandemic

‘Building Back Better’ After the Covid-19 Pandemic

Leading Plymouth social entrepreneur warns government: Without your support we will fail the most vulnerable in our communities. Kate Smith, co-director of Moments Café and Memory Matters in the city, said without the support provided by the social enterprise to...
vCST in Devon

vCST in Devon

In March 2020 Memory Matters worked fast to move all community CST groups online. Now we are helping partners in Devon to do the same. You can view our webinar explaining the project here. Many people said we wouldn’t be able to get people living with dementia...
The Lord Mayors’ Charity of the Year

The Lord Mayors’ Charity of the Year

Councillor Chris Mavin was designated Lord Mayor of Plymouth for 2020/21. Chris sees his role as Lord Mayor a great honour and was truly looking forward to meeting as many residents and supporting as many events in Plymouth as possible. However, unfortunately,...