Print This PostEvery year we ask our community how Dementia Researcher is helping you. This October, users shared experiences, and your stories remind us why this platform exists.
From the early career researcher who found confidence to submit their first manuscript after reading one of our blogs, to the student in India who discovered new opportunities and went on to launch a dementia researcher group, the message is clear: the right support at the right moment can make all the difference.
You told us how our blogs, podcasts, Friday Bulletin and training events have helped you feel connected, inspired new collaborations, and provided practical guidance on everything from ethics applications to thesis writing. Many of you also shared where we can go further, with more mentoring, specialist content, international connections, and easier ways to access resources.
Our community now reaches 131,000 researchers in 196 countries, with engagement growing year on year. But behind those numbers are real people, each with their own journey, and we are proud to have played even a small part in supporting them.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us what matters to you. Your feedback guides us, and your stories inspire us to keep building a service that is free, open, and shaped by the people who use it.
Poll Results
Dementia Researcher Poll Results Report October 2025 by Adam Smith
👉 Download the October 2025 Poll Results Report
Watch Adam Smith present the results and the live prize draw.
Congratulations to our prize draw winners:
- Narin Aker – £50 Voucher
- Donald Lyall (asked to redraw) – Joanne Andrews £50 Voucher
- Annabel Grant – £100 Voucher
- Sarah Smith – Headphones
