Press release archive
Press release archive for 2007
Electronic tagging - enabling or disabling people with dementia?
27 December 2007
The latest sign of over zealous Big Brother or the future for empowering people with dementia?
Alzheimer's Society comment on Rights, risks and restraints, a study investigating restraint in the care of older people
17 December 2007
Anyone reading this report will draw a sharp intake of breath at some of the appalling examples of restraint, in many cases involving people with dementia.
Terry Pratchett: I have Alzheimers
13 December 2007
Comment from the Alzheimer's Society on the news that the author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Comedian calls for better care at Christmas
7 December 2007
Comedian Jo Brand is launching a new Alzheimer's Society appeal to put care right this Christmas for the thousands of people living with dementia across the UK.
Charity condemns costly and dangerous prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs
3 December 2007
The NHS is wasting as much as 80 million pounds on prescribing unnecessary sedative drug treatments to people with dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Society.
Charity calls for mandatory dementia training for all care home staff
27 November 2007
People with dementia are being subjected to huge inequalities in standards of residential care, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Society.
Charity launches new and improved dementia website
13 November 2007
The new look Alzheimer's Society website is online and on target to becoming the leading one-stop shop for people living with the condition, their carers and other online users.
British adventurers undertake groundbreaking South Pole expedition
8 November 2007
Two Britons are embarking on a groundbreaking expedition to reach the South Pole that has never been attempted before.
Convention for people with dementia, by people with dementia
18 October 2007
A unique convention that seeks to empower people with dementia by encouraging them to get involved with local and national activities is taking place in Birmingham on Wednesday 24th October.
Health chiefs to be quizzed on dementia care failings
11 October 2007
The Public Accounts Committee will grill leading health and social care officials about dementia at a public hearing on Monday 15 October, House of Commons, 4.30pm.
Alzheimer's Society will not appeal court judgment on Alzheimer's drugs
27 September 2007
The Alzheimer's Society has announced that it will not appeal the recent high court judgment on access to Alzheimer's drugs, today (Thursday, 27 September).
Celebrate World Alzheimer's Day and join record-breaking fundraiser for people with dementia
21 September 2007
Actress Britt Ekland is among thousands of people joining Alzheimer's Society's largest annual fundraiser Memory Walk, to commemorate World Alzheimer's Day 2007.
Jo Brand and Ruth Langsford run the Hydro Active Challenge for charity
4 September 2007
Top comedian Jo Brand will be on her marks to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society at the Hydro Active Women's Challenge on Sunday 16 September at London's Hyde Park.
Russell Grant brings clairvoyance to Barmouth
28 August 2007
Russell Grant and Simon Cowell are supporting a charity evening of clairvoyance and psychic art with Su Wood and Janet Parker.
Stars start countdown to record breaking dementia fundraiser
23 August 2007
Actress Sally Lindsay and broadcaster Tania Bryer proved you don't always need boots for walking as they launched the countdown to the Alzheimer's Society's annual fundraiser, Memory Walk.
Acoustic single offers support to thousands with dementia
15 August 2007
An acoustic duo that lists the Doves and ex members of the Smiths amongst its admirers are releasing a heart-rending single about Alzheimer's disease and donating all profits to the Society.
Barbara appeals for 'Malcolm's legacy'
9 August 2007
Barbara Pointon has appealed for her husband's legacy to be better care and treatment for people with dementia following the screening of Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell, on ITV1.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Department of Health announcement on national strategy for dementia
6 August 2007
'Today is a pivotal moment for millions of families affected by dementia.'
Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell (update)
1 August 2007
The newly extended version of the BAFTA – nominated documentary Malcolm and Barbara: a love story will be broadcast on Wednesday 8 August, ITV1, 9 – 10.30.
Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell
27 July 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell.
Judgement date set on Alzheimer's drugs court challenge
17 July 2007
A verdict on the first-ever challenge of a decision by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will be announced next month (Friday August 10).
National audit report echoes call for action on dementia
4 July 2007
A report by the NAO released today found that providing earlier diagnosis and better support for people with dementia and their carers could result in massive cost savings and better care.
Dementia - the nation's biggest fear
30 June 2007
Britons fear developing dementia more than any other health condition in old age yet many people do not realise that simple lifestyle changes may reduce their risk of developing it.
Best minds put their heart into tackling dementia
28 June 2007
Delaying dementia by five years will halve the number of deaths from dementia in the UK, experts have highlighted at the launch of the Alzheimer's Society's 'Be Headstrong' campaign.
Accolades for Alzheimer's in Charity Award win
28 June 2007
The Alzheimer's Society has been named Disability Charity of the Year in the prestigious Charity Awards 2007.
Care guidance a smoke screen - so we'll help instead
26 June 2007
The Department of Health launches new guidance today (Tuesday, 26 June 2007) outlining when the NHS should pay for care for thousands of seriously ill people.
Battle for access to Alzheimer's drugs reaches courtroom climax
25 June 2007
A two-year fight against the decision to restrict access to the only drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease will arrive at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday (25).
Dementia challenge ahead for Wales as numbers soar
14 June 2007
Dementia is set to soar in Wales with experts forecasting a 30 per cent rise over the next 15 years.
East Midlands faces dementia challenge as numbers escalate
8 June 2007
Dementia is set to soar in the East Midlands with experts forecasting a 46 per cent rise over the next 15 years.
East Anglia faces dementia challenge as numbers escalate
8 June 2007
Dementia is set to soar in East Anglia with experts forecasting a 45 per cent rise over the next 15 years.
Dementia to hit 100,000 in North West by 2021
6 June 2007
Dementia is set to soar in North West England with experts forecasting a 33 per cent rise over the next 15 years.
North East faces dementia challenge as numbers escalate
5 June 2007
Dementia is set to soar in North East England with experts forecasting a 35 per cent rise over the next 15 years.
Mediterranean diet, fruit juice or red wine?
19 May 2007
Alzheimer's Society has today commissioned a new research study into the link between diet and dementia.
West Midlands faces dementia challenge as numbers escalate
18 May 2007
Dementia is set to soar in the West Midlands with experts forecasting a 37 per cent rise over the next decade.
Research reveals benefits of dementia drugs in the brain
14 May 2007
Key proteins linked to plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were 70 per cent less in people prescribed the only-available treatments for the condition.
More than just a screen saver: It's a memory saver
11 May 2007
The Society is hoping an idea developed using simple desktop software will inspire IT professionals to come up with the new technology needed to empower the thousands who live with dementia.
Date set for high court showdown on Alzheimer's drugs
8 May 2007
The first High Court challenge of a decision by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will begin on Monday 25 June, a judge announced today.
Experts predict significant rise in numbers of people with dementia in Northern Ireland
2 May 2007
Dementia is set to soar in Northern Ireland with experts forecasting a 27% rise over the next ten years.
Alzheimer's Society NICE challenge submitted to high court
27 April 2007
Serious flaws in the way the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence reached its controversial decision to restrict access to dementia drugs will be submitted to the high court today.
Alzheimer's Society break marathon record
23 April 2007
A record number of people pushed their bodies to the limit in soaring temperatures (21 April 2007) as they ran the London Marathon for the Alzheimer's Society.
Balance needed in electronic tagging debate
19 April 2007
Alzheimer's Society response to comments by Science and Technology Minister Malcolm Wicks.
HSA helps Alzheimer's Society's helpline on its busiest year!
18 April 2007
HSA, part of the Simplyhealth group, has helped the Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Helpline with its busiest year on record in 2006!
Astrologer Russell Grant pledges £1000 to community cricket tournament
17 April 2007
The forecast couldn't be hotter for cricket this year as star astrologer and Alzheimer's Society Ambassador Russell Grant today pledged £1000 to find the UK's hottest Twenty/20 cricket club.
Oscar-winning actress meets people with dementia as Alzheimer's film hits cinemas
16 April 2007
People with dementia and their carers have the chance to meet actress Julie Christie as she promotes her latest role, playing a woman with Alzheimer's.
UK leadership needed to tackle global cost of dementia
16 April 2007
The Alzheimer's Society today called for UK leadership in tackling the global rise in dementia, in response to new estimates which put the worldwide cost of dementia at US $315.4 billion per year.
Howz that! Alzheimer's Society seeks cricket stars for TV tournament
12 April 2007
The Alzheimer's Society is throwing its weight behind this summer's hottest cricket tournament the SportsWISE UK20's competition.
Three little words spell independence for people with dementia
10 April 2007
The words 'I have dementia' meant Bill Wilson could collect a prescription for his month-old grandson.
Russell Grant stars at virtual birthday bash
30 March 2007
Talking Point, the Alzheimer's Society's message board and online support group, will be celebrating its fourth anniversary with Britain's top astrologer Russell Grant on Tuesday 3 April at 3pm.
Judge gives go ahead for high court challenge on Alzheimer's drugs
26 March 2007
The Alzheimer's Society has been given the go ahead to challenge the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's controversial ruling on Alzheimer's drug treatments in the High Court.
Birmingham Alzheimer's Society gives gift of free will
22 March 2007
The Alzheimer's Society is joining forces with 8 law firms in Birmingham to offer a will writing service free of charge to local people aged 55 and over.
Science, arts and business leaders declare their commitment to tackling dementia
15 March 2007
Dame Judi Dench and neurologist Professor David Brooks are among prominent supporters joining a landmark programme championing the rights of people with dementia and their carers.
Ombudsman report proves need for radical overhaul
14 March 2007
Government policy on fully funded health care is built on straw and a wider debate is needed to fix the system, the Alzheimer's Society said today.
Dementia costs the UK £539 a second
27 February 2007
Dementia costs the country £17 billion per year, yet the government has no plan on how to deal with dementia now or in the future.
UK's first emergency appeal to challenge NICE
6 February 2007
The Alzheimer's Society has today (Tuesday, 6 February) launched an emergency appeal to help fund the UK's first high court challenge of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
NICE under investigation
2 February 2007
The Health Select Committee announced an inquiry into the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on Friday (2nd February).
Coleen's wedding dress is top lot at online fundraising auction!
2 February 2007
TV presenter Coleen Nolan is auctioning off the wedding dress from her marriage to entertainer Shane Ritchie to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.
Researchers offer new support for dealing with memory loss
30 January 2007
People with dementia have the opportunity to confront some of the worst symptoms of the condition, by volunteering for a study into memory loss.
Ivan Lewis MP to address dementia conference
25 January 2007
The debate on care for the UK's ageing population reaches a new stage next month as Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis addresses a national conference on 27 February about the rising costs of dementia.
Fix care crisis now - Alzheimer's Society
10 January 2007
Alzheimer's Society response to report by Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) on the care crisis.
Charity to challenge NICE in the High Court
8 January 2007
Campaigners from the Alzheimer's Society have today announced their intention to challenge the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's (NICE) decision on Alzheimer's drug treatments.
