Announcing our new name: Lewy Buddies UK

We are excited to announce a recent development in our journey to create an organisation dedicated to people affected by Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). As part of our preparation to register with the Charity Commission and our ongoing efforts to establish a stronger presence, we are officially changing our name from "Lewy Buddy Support Network UK" to "Lewy Buddies UK."

This name change is more than just a rebranding; it reflects our commitment to fostering a personal, community-centered approach to provide compassionate support to those navigating the challenges of LBD, whether they are caregivers, loved ones or those with a diagnosis

Why the change?

Personal connection
The word "Buddies" resonates with the warmth, understanding, and companionship we stand for. We want everyone in our network to feel they are not alone in this journey, but rather have a "buddy" to rely on.  

Clarity and simplicity
As we take the important step of registering with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a clear and memorable name is crucial. "Lewy Buddies UK" is easy to remember and stands out in the crowded landscape of health charities.  

Reflecting our mission
Our new name better reflects our mission to build a strong peer support community. It also aligns with our vision of a society where everyone impacted by this condition has the resources and support they need.  

What does this mean for you?

Same Support, New Name
While our name is changing, our dedication to you remains stronger than ever. The services, resources and group you have come to know will continue under the Lewy Buddies UK banner.

Website and Email Updates​
Our website URL and email addresses will be updated to reflect our new name. Please visit us at www.lewybuddiesuk.org and reach us via email at [email protected]. We'll retain our LBSNUK.org emails for a short time, too.

Social Media
Our social media handles and URLs will be updated to reflect the name change. If you’re following us on any platform, there’s no need to change anything—just look for our new name in your feeds.

Looking ahead

As we embark on this new chapter, we want to thank every member of our community for their continued support.

​We believe that this name change is a positive step towards expanding our reach and impact, we are excited about the future and look forward to continuing our work under the Lewy Buddies UK banner. 

Thank you for being part of this journey. ​