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 Statement from Stephen Hill, Chair of the Board of Trustees 'We remain committed to ensuring our incredibly hard-working and dedicated employees and volunteers can focus on our vital work to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.' News Our statement on today’s Guardian news story Please note: this statement has been updated as of 28 February 2020 News Actress Lesley Manville shines light on Britain’s broken social care system Oscar-nominated actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lesley Manville, is supporting a new animation highlighting the impact of the UK’s broken and unfair social care system. News Maximising the UK Dementia Research Moonshot for people affected by dementia Find out what the ‘Dementia Moonshot’ is, and our five priorities to ensure the current government makes the most of the funds they’re pledging towards dementia research. News Alzheimer’s Society calls for immediate social care investment Alzheimer’s Society have submitted a Budget representation to the Government, outlining what we want to see in the upcoming budget on 11 March for people affected by dementia. News Alzheimer’s Society announces actor Suranne Jones as Ambassador Award-winning actor Suranne Jones has today expressed her determination to help people affected by dementia, following her appointment as an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador. See More Blog 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 Dementia care needs fixing – and you can help News At Alzheimer’s Society, we believe that we must – and can – Fix Dementia Care. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Three simple words but actually quite a daunting task. 19 July 2019 107 News Dementia at work: ‘Within three months of my diagnosis I lost my job and got depression’ News As part of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia’s new inquiry, people living with dementia have spoken up about their treatment in the workplace. Hear Chris's story and read what this report tells us about dementia and disability rights. 18 June 2019 2 News BBC Panorama highlights the current care crisis News Tonight at 9pm the BBC will air the first of a two part Panorama series looking at the state of social care. The Crisis in Care programme highlights the issues with dementia care in the UK, revealing the human costs of a failing system. 29 May 2019 5 See More Research Network News 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 Statement from Stephen Hill, Chair of the Board of Trustees 'We remain committed to ensuring our incredibly hard-working and dedicated employees and volunteers can focus on our vital work to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.'
News Our statement on today’s Guardian news story Please note: this statement has been updated as of 28 February 2020
News Actress Lesley Manville shines light on Britain’s broken social care system Oscar-nominated actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lesley Manville, is supporting a new animation highlighting the impact of the UK’s broken and unfair social care system.
News Maximising the UK Dementia Research Moonshot for people affected by dementia Find out what the ‘Dementia Moonshot’ is, and our five priorities to ensure the current government makes the most of the funds they’re pledging towards dementia research.
News Alzheimer’s Society calls for immediate social care investment Alzheimer’s Society have submitted a Budget representation to the Government, outlining what we want to see in the upcoming budget on 11 March for people affected by dementia.
News Alzheimer’s Society announces actor Suranne Jones as Ambassador Award-winning actor Suranne Jones has today expressed her determination to help people affected by dementia, following her appointment as an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador.
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 Dementia care needs fixing – and you can help News At Alzheimer’s Society, we believe that we must – and can – Fix Dementia Care. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Three simple words but actually quite a daunting task. 19 July 2019 107
News Dementia at work: ‘Within three months of my diagnosis I lost my job and got depression’ News As part of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia’s new inquiry, people living with dementia have spoken up about their treatment in the workplace. Hear Chris's story and read what this report tells us about dementia and disability rights. 18 June 2019 2
News BBC Panorama highlights the current care crisis News Tonight at 9pm the BBC will air the first of a two part Panorama series looking at the state of social care. The Crisis in Care programme highlights the issues with dementia care in the UK, revealing the human costs of a failing system. 29 May 2019 5
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
