Dr. Karan Jutlla

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day everyone 💞

Today, and every day, I honour the magical memories I was blessed to create with my dad, and the brief time I got to spend with my father-in-law. They are both greatly missed.

My experience of my dad’s dementia journey towards the end of his life has shaped much of what I do today and fuelled my passion for supporting families facing similar situations.

On 27th June, my husband and I will be taking on the Total Warrior challenge to raise funds for Dostia

DOSTIA supports people living with dementia and their families in under-served communities, helping to address the inequalities, stigma and barriers that too many families still face when seeking support.

This challenge is especially meaningful for us, as it brings together so many of our personal experiences: my journey caring for my father, my husband’s experience caring for his parents, and the challenge itself falling on the anniversary of his mum’s passing 🪽

We’ve been training hard and getting as prepared as we can to tackle 12km and 25 physically and mentally demanding obstacles, including 10ft drops, ice plunges and even running through fire 😳😳

Every donation, no matter how small, will help ensure that more families affected by dementia receive the understanding, support and culturally inclusive care they deserve.

If you’d like to support us, you can donate here:

https://dostia.co.uk/donate/

Thank you 🙏🏼

14/06/2026

I’ve spoken often about my mother, founder and Director of Dostia, and the incredible work she has dedicated herself to over the years. But today, I want to shine a light on someone else I’m immensely proud of - my husband.

It takes real courage to step away from the security of a career, pursue a greater purpose, and share a deeply personal story so openly. Through DOSTIA, he has channelled his own lived experience of supporting a loved one into helping other families navigate similar challenges with compassion, understanding and practical support.

On 27th June, I’ll be joining him in the Total Warrior challenge as we raise funds for DOSTIA and support families affected by dementia. I have no idea if I’ll get through 12k and 25 (quite scary looking) obstacles but, I am committed to cheering him on every step of the way .

As an Associate Professor of Dementia Care & Inclusion and Advisory Board Member of DOSTIA, I see the profound impact dementia has on individuals and families every day. As his wife, I also know how personal this challenge is, taking place on the anniversary of his mother’s passing. I never had the the proviliedge of meeting her but I feel like I know her deeply through him.

If you’re able to donate, however small the amount, we would be incredibly grateful. Every contribution helps us provide support, connection and dignity to people living with dementia and those who care for them.

https://dostia.co.uk/donate/

My sincere thanks to you all in advance 🙏🏼💞

On 27th June, I’ll be taking part in Total Warrior - a 12k challenge with 25 obstacles that will test me physically and mentally in ways I probably haven’t fully appreciated yet.

This year’s event falls on my mum’s death anniversary. Losing her to cancer changed how I think about illness, care, and the support families need when life changes forever.

Today, as Co-Director of DOSTIA, I see families affected by dementia facing challenges that are often invisible to others. Many feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn.

That’s why DOSTIA exists.

The money raised will go directly towards supporting people living with dementia and those who care for them. Donations help us provide things like:

• Dementia awareness and education events

• Reminiscence and wellbeing activities

• Refreshments and meals at community sessions

• Support with transport to access services

• Practical support for family carers

• Access to trained carers and specialist guidance

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small the amount, I’d be hugely grateful. Every contribution helps us reach more people.

https://dostia.co.uk/donate/ (link in bio).

Thank you for your support.

In memory of my mum, Baliwinder Kaur Dhillon, aka: Rani ❤️

10/06/2026

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08/06/2026

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05/06/2026

Every Forget Me Not tells a story – and here’s mine.

As an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society, this Forget Me Not Appeal is especially personal to me, I'm wearing my badge for my late brother and father. They are a huge part of why I do what I do.

After losing my beautiful brother, and later watching my father develop dementia, I know first-hand the impact that grief can have over the years. Whether it's a physical death or an emotional one, grief manifests itself in your mind and body in ways that take years to understand and fully accept.

What hurt most was experiencing how incredibly hard it was to get the right care for my father. The systems weren't there, the support wasn't there, and we felt lost.

That struggle drove me to start researching dementia care for South Asian carers — whose pain I recognised in my own family's journey.

Nearly 1 million people in the UK live with dementia, and amongst those are many who are still facing cultural and language barriers in services. Cultural inclusivity must be at the heart of everything because we all have a human right and need to belong.


Whatever your dementia story, I hope you’ll join me and show your support for the this year.

Donate and get your badge at:www.alzheimers.org.uk/forget-me-not-appeal

31/05/2026

I’m so proud of my mum. As a South Asian woman approaching her 70th birthday, she belongs to a generation of women who often faced expectations, limitations, and obstacles that many of us can barely imagine. Through life’s challenges, responsibilities, sacrifices, and setbacks, she never stopped believing in the value of helping others and making a difference.

Rather than slowing down, she’s continuing to build something meaningful for her community. That takes courage, vision, resilience, and an incredible amount of determination.

She has shown me that it’s never too late to pursue a purpose, create change, and leave a positive mark on the world. Her strength isn’t just in what she has overcome, but in how she has continued to give, lead, and inspire despite it all.

I am so proud to call her my mum. She is an inspiration, a role model, and a reminder of what is possible when you refuse to let circumstances define your future.

She continues to prove that purpose has no age limit, and that it’s never too late to create something meaningful.

I’m incredibly proud of her, and grateful to be part of this journey alongside her. Watching her continue to make a difference and build something meaningful is an inspiration in itself.

To learn more about this work, visit: www.dostia.co.uk

18/05/2026

What a fantastic way to kick off Dementia Action Week 💜

Today marked the launch of the Involved Study findings at the Bethel Convention Centre in Sandwell — and the room was buzzing with energy, conversation, connection, and collaboration.

It was incredible to bring together community partners, service providers, researchers, and community members who took part in the study. Seeing these conversations happen in one space really highlighted the power of working with communities, not just for them. Thank you to all our community partners that made this work possible, this project exists because of you 🫶🏻

Funded by , the Involved Study explored how people from South Asian, Black African, and African Caribbean communities can be meaningfully involved in shaping better dementia support. Through art and creativity we explored what good place-based dementia support looks like within Sandwell and Wolverhampton.

One of the strongest messages from today was clear: communities must be recognised as partners and key decision-makers in designing services that truly meet people’s needs.

So proud to share these findings and connect people across communities and services. And we’re not done yet — looking forward to continuing the conversations tomorrow in Wolverhampton.

To read more about this work, visit: www.drjutlla.com/research/ (link in bio).

17/05/2026

Today would have been my brother’s (Kamaldeep Singh Jutlla) 47th birthday.

The last birthday we celebrated with him was 25 years ago. Not a day goes by when he isn’t part of how I see the world, the work I do, and the values I carry forward.

After we lost him in 2001, my mother, Harjinder Kaur - who was a community psychiatric nurse - did something extraordinary. In the midst of grief, she chose to serve. Through research with Dementia UK (then known as ForDementia Plus), she went on to establish a specialist dementia support service for South Asian communities across Wolverhampton. She didn’t just continue her work - she reshaped it through loss.

In Sikhi, we speak about Sanghat - the power of community. Through her grief, my mum brought people together in shared purpose and compassion, creating a space where connection, healing, and strength could grow. These principles live on in what we are building today.

DOSTIA C.I.C is rooted in Dosti - friendship. It is about creating culturally meaningful, community-led support for people affected by dementia, particularly within South Asian and other ethnically diverse communities. More than that, it is about creating safe spaces where people can connect, heal, and live well while navigating one of the most complex care conditions.

This work didn’t begin as an idea.
It began with loss.
With love.
With Sanghat (community)

Today, on my brother’s birthday, I share this not just in remembrance but, in recognition of what his life, and his absence, made possible. Kamal means lotus, and like the lotus rising from the mud, his life continues to remind me that beauty, strength, and purpose can grow from even the hardest places.

If this resonates with you, please support by following and sharing the Dostia journey as we continue raising awareness and building community-led support for families affected by dementia 🙏🏼