Hung Parliament in 2010 UK elections
Published 7 May 2010
Alzheimer's Society welcomes the fact that dementia featured in all the parties' manifestos and we look forward to working with whoever forms the next government.
'We would like to thank our thousands of campaigners who lobbied their parliamentary candidates during the election campaign. Our challenge now is to keep up the pressure on all our politicians to ensure they deliver their commitments to tackle dementia.'
Andrew Ketteringham
Director of External Affairs
Alzheimer's
Society
Join the fight against dementia by signing up to Alzheimer's Society's campaigners' network alzheimers.org.uk/campaignersnetwork
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Notes to editors
- One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
- Alzheimer's Society research shows that 750,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In just 15 years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051.
- Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them.
- Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk
- Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit alzheimers.org.uk
