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Real experiences of diagnosis

Members of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) recorded a film called 'Listening to the Experts' about their experiences of living with dementia, which included discussion about their experiences of getting a diagnosis.

Watch or listen to extracts from the film below:



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Listening to the Experts (part 1)


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Listening to the Experts (part 2)

Download the audio file: Listening to the Experts.mp3 (To save to your computer right click and 'Save Target As').

Read the transcript: Transcript - Listening to the Experts

Scottish Dementia Working Group

The Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) is an independent group run by people with dementia. The Working Group campaign to improve services for people with dementia and to improve attitudes towards people with dementia.

Visit the Scottish Dementia Working Group website for more information.

'Listening to the Experts' an Alzheimer Scotland Training Film

'Listening to the Experts' is an Alzheimer Scotland Training film for sale at £15.00. You can buy 'Listening to the Experts' from our online shop or contact us to order a copy.

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