Signature Senior Lifestyle, a leading provider of luxury residential, nursing, and dementia care, has announced an exciting new partnership with BRACE, a dementia research charity. The collaboration will see Signature commit to raising £25,000 in 2025 to fund a dedicated Dementia Research Nurse, helping to advance crucial research into dementia diagnosis, and treatment.
With almost one million people in the UK living with dementia, research into early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment has never been more vital. BRACE, which has been funding pioneering dementia research for over 30 years, supports projects across leading institutions in England and Wales.
This new partnership marks the first time BRACE has collaborated with a care home provider, highlighting the shared commitment of both organisations to improving the quality of life for people living with dementia, both now and in the future, support for research, care and awareness.
Vishul Seewoolall, Chief Operating Officer of Signature Senior Lifestyle, commented:
“Dementia is a condition close to the heart of so many of our residents, their families, and our team members. At Signature, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and support for those living with dementia, and we recognise the urgent need for more research into this condition.
We are proud to be partnering with BRACE to champion their incredible mission, directly contribute to advancing dementia research, and further educate and support our communities.”
The £25,000 raised by Signature’s care homes will go towards funding a Dementia Research Nurse, who will play a critical role in supporting ongoing studies at the Bristol Brain Centre. BRACE’s work focuses on education, earlier diagnosis, new treatments, and ultimately, finding a cure for dementia.
Chris Williams, Chief Executive of BRACE, welcomed the partnership, saying:
“Dementia will affect one in two people in their lifetime, and that will not change until we have more and more research taking place.
Signature’s support for BRACE and the Dementia Research Nurse will play an invaluable role in supporting research that will take us one step closer to improved treatments and improved diagnosis for people living with this incurable condition.”
Each of Signature’s care homes will host exciting fundraising activities, ranging from bake sales and charity events to educational talks and dementia cafés, designed to engage residents, families, and local communities.
A key element of the partnership will be an educational initiative, with the BRACE team leading information sessions across all ten of Signature’s homes to increase understanding of dementia, its symptoms, and ways to reduce risk. The first public talk on dementia awareness is scheduled to take place at Signature at Weybridge on 18th March.
Each home will also receive a BRACE Toolkit to support the partnership, including key information on the charity’s work and posters to display around the home.
In 2024, Signature successfully raised over £25,000 for 24 different charities, supporting causes ranging from medical research and community initiatives to animal welfare. This partnership with BRACE is a continuation of Signature Senior Lifestyle’s dedication to working with charities and other vital organisations to drive positive change in the health and social care sector and make a meaningful impact on society.
