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Three in five people affected by dementia struggled with too little support over last year

As one in five family carers report that they had to admit their loved one with dementia to A&E due to lack of support, Alzheimer’s Society calls for dementia support workers in every area.

£4 million prize to develop life-changing technology for people with dementia

Alzheimer’s Society, Innovate UK and the Medical Research Council (MRC) today announced a partnership to launch a new multi-million pound Longitude Prize on Dementia.

Driving off dementia with an unforgettable sports car

In memory of an incredible fundraiser, a classic sports car is on show, driven around the country with one final stop, the Goodwood Revival Bonhams Auction, in the hopes of raising money to help those living with dementia.

FA helps to net hundreds for Alzheimer’s Society with charity tournament

The Football Association (FA) hosted an inaugural mixed six-a-side tournament in Battersea, with teams from the Premier League, English Football League Trust, DCMS, Football Foundation and London FA, raising funds to help support those affected by dementia.

91% of people affected by dementia see clear benefits to getting a diagnosis

Our survey, conducted as part of Dementia Action Week, reveals evidence showing that 91% of people affected by dementia saw clear benefits to getting a diagnosis, with many living with dementia wishing they had received a diagnosis earlier. 

Unforgettable football: England team play international match in nameless shirts to raise awareness of dementia

The England men’s team took to the pitch today (SAT) in nameless shirts at the first ever Alzheimer’s Society International match to raise awareness of dementia.

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Hollyoaks' heartbreaking frontotemporal dementia storyline

Hollyoaks' Ollie and Luke Morgan

Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show.

Holby City’s dementia storyline shows the complex emotions after a diagnosis

Carole Copeland

Alzheimer’s Society has supported BBC’s Holby City on a dementia storyline featuring much-loved character, Carole Copeland.

15 November 2021

The Roads Not Taken: A film depicting a day in the life of a father with frontotemporal dementia

A still from the film The Roads Not Taken

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

Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure on BBC One – how music can help people with dementia

Vicky McClure smiling in the foreground with a choir of singers behind her

Vicky McClure’s gran was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 75, and lived with the disease until her death in 2015. Inspired by her memory, Line of Duty star Vicky is presenting a moving two-part documentary: Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir, starting on Thursday 2 May at 8pm on BBC One.

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For researchers

Spotlight on Dementia: Photo competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers

$A black and white image titled neuron fractal 1 by Anthony Mattox shows a complex tree-like display of neurons$

We are launching Spotlight on Dementia, a research photography competition for Alzheimer's Society funded researchers, which calls for captivating images and videos to show dementia research can be beautiful.

22 November 2021

7 recommendations for policy-makers on dementia research

Dr Elia Benhamou with a participant

Following the report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia inquiry on dementia research, we share recommendations from the research community and people affected by dementia on funding and support, and how policy-makers can help.

08 September 2021

Watch the 2021 MP inquiry into the current state of dementia research

Researcher in the lab

Read or watch the four sessions of the 2021 All Party Parliamentary Group inquiry on the current state of dementia research in the UK and which areas of research the Government should prioritise for any additional funding.

Dementia research investment needs to reflect the enormous cost of dementia care

Care home staff walking with resident

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

Research Network News

Our Research Network volunteers having an impact internationally

Sandra Barker

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

Celebrating 20 years of the Research Network

Research Network

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