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This webinar explored how nature supports brain health, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful connection for people living with dementia. It highlighted  the biological impact of nature on the body and brain, why these benefits are often underused in everyday care, and how you can apply simple, effective nature-based approaches in practice.

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Move for Brain Health: insights from the 2026 Active Healthy Kids Scotland Report Card

At this webinar, Active Healthy Kids Scotland, in partnership with Brain Health Scotland, launched their latest evidence-based Report Card examining physical activity and health among Scottish children and adolescents. Using internationally recognised methodology, the report grades indicators including physical activity, sleep, sedentary behaviour, active play, diet and school environment. This webinar explored the implications of the findings for brain health, inequalities, policy and prevention across the life course.

Speakers: Farid Bardid, University of Strathclyde; John J Reilly, University of Strathclyde; Dr Joanna Crispell, Brain Health Scotland

Learning Disability and Dementia – Truth or Myth?

Individuals with a learning disability are at greater risk of dementia at a younger age compared to those without a learning disability. How much do we know about how dementia may impact on the life of someone with a learning disability? This webinar explored four often heard statements to discuss if they are the truth or a myth. Do you know the answers?

1. ‘Dementia is dementia’ –there is not a difference when someone has a learning disability. Or is there?

2. Dementia presents differently in individuals with different types of learning disability. Does it?

3. Post-diagnostic dementia support is different for this population. Is it?

4. Brain health is equally important in people with a learning disability. Really?

Speaker: Professor Karen Watchman, Founder/CEO SquarePeg Training and Associate of the Brain Health Learning Centre

An introduction to Childhood Dementia

This webinar provided an introduction to childhood dementia. It covered basic facts including what it is, the number of children affected, signs/symptoms, and disease trajectory. It looked at how children and families are supported, with particular reference to Scotland, and considered future actions.

Speakers: Jill Carson, Alzheimer Scotland; Chris Knifton, De Montford University; Claire Fyvie, Parent; Sarah Kendrick, Batten Disease Family Association; Kate Sin, Churchill Fellowship Childhood Dementia

Introduction to concussion

Concussion is a common injury that is relevant to overall brain health. This webinar explained what concussion is, how to recognise the signs and symptoms, what’s involved in immediate and acute management, how it can affect learning/work and more. It introduced the latest guidance and evidence relevant across Scotland to support participants to feel more confident making informed decisions, communicating clearly with families and professionals, and advocating for a safe return to school/work, activity, and sport using “If In Doubt, Sit Them Out”.

Speaker: Dr Stephanie Adams, Founder/CEO of ConcussED

Reducing the risk of dementia

This webinar introduced the Nottingham Consensus on dementia risk reduction policy and outlined how its recommendations were developed. It examined the challenges of translating evidence on dementia risk reduction into public health policy that is both effective and equitable. The session described the structured consensus process undertaken by a multidisciplinary panel, including experts with lived, academic, clinical, policy, and advocacy experience, and summarised the resulting 56 recommendations.

Speakers: Harriet Demnitz-King, Queen Mary University; Tommy Pouncey, Member of the Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit (DeNPRU-QM) Patient and Public Engagement Group

Women’s brain health

This webinar explored why women’s brain health matters beginning with an overview of Scotland’s Women’s Health Plan and the ways in which brain health is embedded within it. It examined the unique challenges women face, including risk factors, persistent inequalities and significant gaps in awareness. The webinar also explored policy, advocacy and the practical steps required to raise the profile women’s brain health across public, professional and political arenas. It provided a clearer understanding of the issues, why urgent action is needed, and what women, professionals and policymakers can do to drive change.

Speakers: Jenny Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health; Professor Anna Glasier, Women’s Health Champion Scottish Government; Thea Laurie, NDCAN; and Jill Carson, Alzheimer Scotland