The Enfant Terrible of the Dementia World? David Wilson-Wynne

He’s one of the most recognised voices in dementia care and widely renowned for his revolutionary research and approach to supporting people with a dementia.David Wilson Wynne is a senior dementia consultant and an award-winning practitioner in dementia care. In this episode, we put the professional credentials to one side and got to know the man behind the work and the stories from his experience that continue to drive him today.Over 60 minutes, David talks about:🎵 How a simple playlist transformed a hospital ward  and why colleagues told him he was just ‘winding patients up’.🗣️ Why he believes the word care is doing more harm than good and what he thinks we should say instead🎤 Creating the UK's first choir for people living with dementia and the powerful effect it has had💡 Why person-centred care, as we know it, is no longer fit for purpose❤️ The older people who shaped who he is, including a World War II veteran whose story he's never forgottenWhether you work in health and social care, support a loved one with dementia, or have simply ever wondered what good, human support actually looks like this episode will make you think, and we promise it will make you feel something.Music: 'Spirit of Fire' - fiftysounds.comShare your reactions, questions, the insights you get from our episodes.Don't forget to follow us on Become Unmuted on Instagram and Facebook for even more from Unmuted.