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International Women's Day

A collection of blogs and articles for International Women's Day 2021 that highlight inequalities, challenge perceptions and celebrate achievements

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International Women's Day 2021 - Women and Brain Health

Anna Borthwick from Brain Health Scotland, has written a blog for International Women's Day 2021 on women and dementia, and how to keep your brain healthy.

Article type: Blog - Date posted: 5 March 2021

International Women's Day 2021 - Margaret

Margaret, who lost her job after being diagnosed with dementia, challenges more employers to understand dementia and see the person not the diagnosis. 

Article type: Blog - Date posted: 5 March 2021

International Women's Day 2021 - Thea

Thea, member of the National Dementia Carer's Action Network, has written an article for International Women's Day on the role of the unpaid carer.

Article type: Blog - Date posted: 5 March 2021

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