Press release archive
Press release archive for 2004
National charities throw support behind Mental Capacity Bill
14 December 2004
A coalition of some of the UK's leading charities have thrown further support behind the Mental Capacity Bill ahead of a crucial vote in parliament (report stage for the Bill is 14 December 2004).
Making Decisions Alliance response to the Queen's Speech
23 November 2004
Millions of people with dementia, autism, a learning disability and mental health problems will be better off under the new Mental Capacity Bill which the Government confirmed will become law.
Room sizes matter, but so do people
22 November 2004
The Alzheimer's Society welcomes plans by the Commission for Social Care Inspection to shake-up the current system by introducing unannounced spot checks and a new scoring system for care homes.
Alzheimer's Society proudly hosting first ever Welsh Male Voice Choir performance at Canterbury Cathedral
11 November 2004
The first ever concert to be given by the Welsh Male Voice Choir at Canterbury Cathedral will be hosted by the Alzheimer's Society on Saturday 8 January 2005.
Alzheimer's Society gives TV's Gail Porter a marathon challenge!
10 November 2004
Join TV presenter Gail Porter and sign up for the 2005 Flora London Marathon with the Alzheimer's Society.
Stir your soul with the first ever Welsh Male Voice Choir performance at Canterbury Cathedral
3 November 2004
The Alzheimer's Society is proud to be hosting the first ever Welsh Male Voice Choir concert at Canterbury Cathedral on 8 January 2005.
Step forward for Memory Walk and celebrate World Alzheimer's Day with the Alzheimer's Society
20 September 2004
The Alzheimer's Society is looking forward to a nationwide fundraising event called Memory Walk, which will see hundreds of people stepping out to support people with dementia and their carers
Health care funding chaos criticised
10 September 2004
Thousands of people with serious medical conditions are being forced to seek advice from voluntary organisations in order to make sense of the complex criteria for care funded by the NHS.
Health trust set to refuse treatment for people with Alzheimer's
16 August 2004
People with Alzheimer's disease living in East Sussex will be denied essential drug treatments as part of a new cost-cutting exercise being considered by their local healthcare trust.
£1.2 million donated to Alzheimer's Society dementia research
11 August 2004
The dementia research programme at the Alzheimer's Society is to get a major financial boost thanks to a charitable donation of more than a million pounds.
TV presenter Gail Porter warming up to run Flora Light Challenge for Alzheimer's
29 July 2004
Join TV presenter Gail Porter and run the Flora Light Challenge for Women in either London or Birmingham on Sunday 5 September 2004 and help raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society criticises health minister's dementia claims
19 July 2004
The Society has been inundated with calls from carers who were shocked by the health minister's claims that people with Alzheimer's disease can 'get better' and experience 'a period of recovery'.
Fiona Phillips invites retailers to join the Clangers campaign
8 July 2004
Fiona Phillips, GMTV's popular presenter, met with a giant Clanger on the Meridian line today to launch a range of exclusive Clanger pin badges during Alzheimer's Awareness Week.
Groundbreaking short film by Alzheimer's Society gets Leicester Square premiere
5 July 2004
Matthew Henderson is just seven years old, but already he and his elder brothers and sisters have seen how devastating it can be when a person you love has dementia.
Groundbreaking resources for educating children about dementia
4 July 2004
The Alzheimer's Society has produced its first materials to help teachers talk to and inform children and young people about dementia.
Helping parents to help their children: new resources about dementia
4 July 2004
The Alzheimer's Society has produced a groundbreaking education pack for parents, to help them talk to and inform children and young people about dementia.
Charity alliance warns new Bill will be 'toothless' without advocates
18 June 2004
Millions of people with dementia, autism, a learning disability and mental health problems will be better off under the new Mental Capacity Bill.
Alzheimer's Society grant will mean greater inclusiveness
11 June 2004
The Alzheimer's Society announced it is to receive a grant of more than £200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund to extend the information and support available to people with dementia in its branches.
Ronald Reagan - A champion for people with Alzheimer's disease
7 June 2004
Neil Hunt, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, pays tribute to Ronald Reagan who died last night.
Corrie star to launch Alzheimer's Society anniversary rose at Chelsea
21 May 2004
Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay will launch a special rose for the Alzheimer's Society at the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday 24 May.
Royal party celebrates After Dementia Millennium Awards
14 May 2004
The achievements of 260 former carers of people with dementia were celebrated in the presence of royalty on Thursday 13 May 2004.
After Dementia Millennium Awards get Royal seal of approval
7 May 2004
HRH Princess Alexandra will attend a special ceremony in central London in May celebrating the achievements of 260 former carers who have successfully applied for an After Dementia Millennium Award.
Protecting older people
26 April 2004
The Alzheimer's Society is calling for greater protection of vulnerable adults with dementia.
Official launch for Alzheimer's Society Lesbian and Gay Network
22 April 2004
The Alzheimer's Society Lesbian and Gay Network will be officially launched at a special reception in central London on Thursday 22 April 2004.
Alzheimer's Society delighted at stem cell research grant
20 April 2004
The Society has welcomed today's announcement that it is to receive a grant of more than £200,000 from the Community Fund for stem cell research into potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Rugby star Brent Cockbain calls on his supporters to help Alzheimer's
25 March 2004
Brent Cockbain, the Welsh and Celtic Warriors player, is calling on his supporters in Wales to help the Alzheimer's Society as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
World Cup player auctions jersey for Alzheimer's Society
11 March 2004
A World Cup jersey worn by Welsh and Celtic Warriors player Brent Cockbain has fetched £1,000 at a charity auction in London.
Alzheimer's Society welcomes neuroleptics ruling
9 March 2004
The Society welcomes the announcement by the Committee on Safety of Medicines that people with dementia should not use the drugs risperidone and olanzapine because of the increased risk of stroke.
Health ombudsman report breaks new ground in dementia care
2 February 2004
A ruling made by the health service ombudsman should pave the way for more people with dementia to receive free NHS care at home, says the Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society 25th anniversary celebration a stunning success
15 January 2004
Britt Ekland, Anne Robinson, Fiona Phillips and Sally Lindsay were among a host of stars who gathered in the beautiful Goldsmiths Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alzheimer's Society.
Stars celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Alzheimer's Society
7 January 2004
Anne Robinson, GMTV's Fiona Phillips and Coronation Street's Sally Lindsay are among a host of stars celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Alzheimer's Society in London next week.
