Latest news Read the latest news about dementia. Find out what's making the headlines, from dementia research studies to campaign, policy and fundraising updates. News News Sir Tony Robinson launches Dementia Action Week outside Houses of Parliament with Alzheimer’s Society The charity launches its Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) 2021 campaign, alongside Sir Tony Robinson News Emergency admissions from dementia care failures soaring, and worse to come warns charity Join Alzheimer's Society's #CureTheCareSystem campaign, urging Governments to reform the social care system News Get There Together: Videos to support people affected by dementia in Wales through coronavirus NHS Wales has produced a series of videos called Get There Together for people living with dementia. These films aim to reduce concerns and reassure anyone who is anxious about getting beyond the front door as well as dealing with the stresses of COVID-19. News Alzheimer's Society Comments on Queen's Speech - Social Care Reform Almost two years since the Prime Minister committed to implementing a plan to address the deep-rooted problems in social care, our most vulnerable people have been worst hit by coronavirus. 34,000 people with dementia have died from the virus and many more are rapidly deteriorating. News Cure The Care System: Calling for better social care for people affected by dementia This Dementia Action Week we are calling on the Government to cure the care system now. This means providing quality social care that is free and easy to access no matter where you live. News Rugby legends join large dementia prevention study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society Informal pilot study with football legend Alan Shearer also begins See More Blog News The Roads Not Taken: A film depicting a day in the life of a father with frontotemporal dementia News Sally Potter, the director of The Roads Not Taken, shares the inspiration behind her latest film. Sally hopes people affected by dementia will recognise the experiences portrayed, and the film will help to challenge assumptions about the condition. 11 September 2020 6 News Why the Government must prioritise people affected by dementia in coronavirus action plans News With substantial lockdown easements and the beginning of a new reality ahead of us, we examine the serious impact the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on people affected by dementia. 22 June 2020 12 News What have UK political parties said about dementia care in their manifestos? News The next Government will be in power during a critical time for social care. Here, we look at what each party has committed to in their manifestos, and what it means for people affected by dementia. 06 December 2019 9 News New signs designed by people with dementia to help navigate public toilets, lifts and exits News 'Any Disability’ is a campaign that aims to improve toilet accessibility for people who have both physical and non-visible conditions. 29 August 2019 1 See More For researchers News Register to join the MP inquiry into the current state of dementia research News Now's your chance to share your thoughts on the current state of dementia research in the UK and which areas of research the Government should prioritise for any additional funding. 21 April 2021 0 News Dementia research investment needs to reflect the enormous cost of dementia care News In light of new figures on the cost of dementia care and global investment in dementia research, we’re calling for all political parties to commit to tripling research investment and ring-fencing £100m a year for health and social care research. 22 November 2019 0 Research Network News News Our Research Network volunteers having an impact internationally News Sandra Barker has been a member of our Research Network for five years, coordinating our volunteers across Yorkshire and Humber. Here she shares how our Research Network is making waves internationally 22 November 2019 0 News Celebrating 20 years of the Research Network News This year we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Research Network. Here are some highlights from this year's celebrations, which have brought together so many of our volunteers. 21 November 2019 0
News Sir Tony Robinson launches Dementia Action Week outside Houses of Parliament with Alzheimer’s Society The charity launches its Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) 2021 campaign, alongside Sir Tony Robinson
News Emergency admissions from dementia care failures soaring, and worse to come warns charity Join Alzheimer's Society's #CureTheCareSystem campaign, urging Governments to reform the social care system
News Get There Together: Videos to support people affected by dementia in Wales through coronavirus NHS Wales has produced a series of videos called Get There Together for people living with dementia. These films aim to reduce concerns and reassure anyone who is anxious about getting beyond the front door as well as dealing with the stresses of COVID-19.
News Alzheimer's Society Comments on Queen's Speech - Social Care Reform Almost two years since the Prime Minister committed to implementing a plan to address the deep-rooted problems in social care, our most vulnerable people have been worst hit by coronavirus. 34,000 people with dementia have died from the virus and many more are rapidly deteriorating.
News Cure The Care System: Calling for better social care for people affected by dementia This Dementia Action Week we are calling on the Government to cure the care system now. This means providing quality social care that is free and easy to access no matter where you live.
News Rugby legends join large dementia prevention study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society Informal pilot study with football legend Alan Shearer also begins
News The Roads Not Taken: A film depicting a day in the life of a father with frontotemporal dementia News Sally Potter, the director of The Roads Not Taken, shares the inspiration behind her latest film. Sally hopes people affected by dementia will recognise the experiences portrayed, and the film will help to challenge assumptions about the condition. 11 September 2020 6
News Why the Government must prioritise people affected by dementia in coronavirus action plans News With substantial lockdown easements and the beginning of a new reality ahead of us, we examine the serious impact the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on people affected by dementia. 22 June 2020 12
News What have UK political parties said about dementia care in their manifestos? News The next Government will be in power during a critical time for social care. Here, we look at what each party has committed to in their manifestos, and what it means for people affected by dementia. 06 December 2019 9
News New signs designed by people with dementia to help navigate public toilets, lifts and exits News 'Any Disability’ is a campaign that aims to improve toilet accessibility for people who have both physical and non-visible conditions. 29 August 2019 1
News Register to join the MP inquiry into the current state of dementia research News Now's your chance to share your thoughts on the current state of dementia research in the UK and which areas of research the Government should prioritise for any additional funding. 21 April 2021 0
News Dementia research investment needs to reflect the enormous cost of dementia care News In light of new figures on the cost of dementia care and global investment in dementia research, we’re calling for all political parties to commit to tripling research investment and ring-fencing £100m a year for health and social care research. 22 November 2019 0
News Our Research Network volunteers having an impact internationally News Sandra Barker has been a member of our Research Network for five years, coordinating our volunteers across Yorkshire and Humber. Here she shares how our Research Network is making waves internationally 22 November 2019 0
News Celebrating 20 years of the Research Network News This year we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Research Network. Here are some highlights from this year's celebrations, which have brought together so many of our volunteers. 21 November 2019 0
