Those leading the drive to improve support and research in Scotland were celebrated at an awards ceremony last week

Scotland’s Dementia Awards 2019 winners were unveiled at a ceremony at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow last week.

Winning projects all impressed with their dedication to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Scotland’s Dementia Awards, a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Social Services Council, celebrate the inspirational achievements of those outstanding Individuals making a difference for people living with dementia and their families across health, social service and community settings.

Henry Simmons, Alzheimer Scotland’s chief executive, said: “I am always amazed and honoured by the dedication of individuals and of the creative collaborations taking place across Scotland and this year was no exception.

“Our winning initiatives are significantly developing and improving practice, ensuring that the rights of people with dementia and their families to receive the best possible quality of care and support are being recognised and fulfilled. Others are helping to break down and tackle social barriers, unifying our communities and creating a dementia-friendly Scotland. A big thank you to everyone who entered this year to make our winners’ ceremony a truly remarkable event.”

Amanda Kopel picked up Scotland’s Dementia Awards unique Lifetime Achievement Award for her Franks Law campaign, named after Amanda’s late husband and football legend Frank Kopel.

After singlehandedly running the campaign for six years, the Scottish Government introduced the new law which extended free personal care for everyone who requires it, regardless of age.