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 Pandemic’s toll: over 34,000 people with dementia dead; care home deaths third higher than thought Coalition says ‘never again’ as Alzheimer’s Society investigation reveals 92% report pandemic causing more rapid increase in dementia symptoms News Alzheimer’s Society comments on news that care home residents will be allowed one designated visitor The Department of Health and Social Care are due to announce that care home residents will be allowed one regular indoor visitor from 8th March. News Alzheimer's Society responds to face-to-face care home visits resuming The charity's comment comes after recent updates from the Government about care home visits restarting. News Lucy Porter, Eshaan Akbar and Stephen Bailey join Jo Brand and Hugh Dennis for Alzheimer’s Society’s virtual comedy night Names from the UK’s comedy scene join forces on Thursday 11 March at 7pm for Alzheimer’s Society’s online comedy night - Joke’s on You, Dementia! hosted by actor and comedian, Hugh Dennis, to raise vital funds for people living with dementia. News Alzheimer's Society responds to new blue print launched for NHS and social care reform following the pandemic The charity comments on the plans presented by the Government. News Alzheimer's Society pay tribute to Morella Kayman MBE Alzheimer's Society pay tribute to co-founder of the charity, Morella Kayman MBE, who sadly passed away on Monday 8 February. 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 11 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 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 Pandemic’s toll: over 34,000 people with dementia dead; care home deaths third higher than thought Coalition says ‘never again’ as Alzheimer’s Society investigation reveals 92% report pandemic causing more rapid increase in dementia symptoms
News Alzheimer’s Society comments on news that care home residents will be allowed one designated visitor The Department of Health and Social Care are due to announce that care home residents will be allowed one regular indoor visitor from 8th March.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to face-to-face care home visits resuming The charity's comment comes after recent updates from the Government about care home visits restarting.
News Lucy Porter, Eshaan Akbar and Stephen Bailey join Jo Brand and Hugh Dennis for Alzheimer’s Society’s virtual comedy night Names from the UK’s comedy scene join forces on Thursday 11 March at 7pm for Alzheimer’s Society’s online comedy night - Joke’s on You, Dementia! hosted by actor and comedian, Hugh Dennis, to raise vital funds for people living with dementia.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to new blue print launched for NHS and social care reform following the pandemic The charity comments on the plans presented by the Government.
News Alzheimer's Society pay tribute to Morella Kayman MBE Alzheimer's Society pay tribute to co-founder of the charity, Morella Kayman MBE, who sadly passed away on Monday 8 February.
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 11
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 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
