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Dementia diagnosis

Find out how to get a dementia diagnosis and why it can help you access the right support. Diagnosis stages are different for everyone and we can offer advice and a symptoms checklist to help you speak to your doctor.

Benefits of getting a diagnosis

A dementia diagnosis can help you get the right treatment and support.

How to get a dementia diagnosis

The steps to diagnosis, from speaking to your GP to the specialist referral.

After receiving a dementia diagnosis

Advice and support to help you deal with your diagnosis.

Real life stories of diagnosis

Hear from people who have been through the experience.

Four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed

Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, four years after being misdiagnosed.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/four-years-for-diagnosis-after-misdiagnosed

We didn't know anyone with a Frontotemporal diagnosis

Helen’s husband, Ray, explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/know-anyone-frontotemporal-dementia-diagnosis

Share your dementia story

If you're ready to tell your story, we want your voice to be heard.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/our-campaigns/share-your-story
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Dementia support line

0333 150 3456

If you are affected by dementia, our trained staff are ready to give you the help you need.

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Online Support Forum

Join our community

It can help to hear from people with a similar experience. Find advice and get support from our online community.

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Get our booklet on diagnosis

Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment

If you prefer to read this information in print, our 68 page booklet 'Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment' has full advice and guidance.

Get it by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy.

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Alzheimer's Society dementia support line

Call 0333 150 3456.

If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis or a carer, trained staff are ready to give you the support you need. Opening hours (excluding bank holidays): Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm, Thurs and Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 4pm.