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Our response to the NHS dementia diagnosis target cuts

Today the dementia diagnosis rate target (that 66.7% of people living with dementia in England should have a diagnosis) has been removed from the NHS Operational Planning Guidance for 2025-6.

Insurance industry reaches £10 million fundraising milestone for dementia

Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD), the industry-led campaign, has reached its initial £10 million fundraising target, set when the campaign launched in 2017.

Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants

A nationwide clinical trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed is now underway. Research teams will assess how blood tests could be used to detect dementia at various stages.

Advice for supporting people with young-onset dementia after Pauline Quirke’s diagnosis

Our dementia expert shares advice on spotting the signs of young-onset dementia, also sometimes referred to as early-onset dementia, following actor Pauline Quirke's diagnosis.

Record number of calls for dementia support received days into the new year

Alzheimer’s Society’s expert dementia advisers have received hundreds of calls since the start of January.

Alzheimer’s Society responds to former footballer Dean Windass's dementia diagnosis

Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee reacts to the news that ex-Premier League footballer, Dean Windass, has been diagnosed with dementia.

Our response to the NHS dementia diagnosis target cuts

Insurance industry reaches £10 million fundraising milestone for dementia

Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants

Advice for supporting people with young-onset dementia after Pauline Quirke’s diagnosis

Record number of calls for dementia support received days into the new year

Alzheimer’s Society responds to former footballer Dean Windass's dementia diagnosis

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