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 Alzheimer's Society responds to CQC interim report on DNACPRs The charity responds to findings that DNARs were applied without consent or discussion with families. News Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS report on 2019 dementia and Alzheimer's disease deaths Alzheimer's Society reflects on analysis stating that in 2019 there were fewer dementia-related deaths. News McKesson UK protects Alzheimer’s Society frontline staff for winter with flu jabs McKesson UK, the parent company of LloydsPharmacy, has generously donated more than 400 free flu vaccines to its charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society. News Alzheimer's Society comments on new care homes visiting guidance The Government has today (Tuesday 1 December) announced new guidance to safely allow indoor visits to care homes across England as the country moves back into tiered restrictions. News Study examines link between high blood pressure in mid life and brain damage in the elderly - Alzheimer’s Society comment A new study, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, being published on Thursday 26 November in the European Heart Journal, looks at the link between high blood pressure and more extensive brain damage among the elderly. News Spending Review - Alzheimer's Society comment The charity comments on the Government's latest spending review and plans for the future. 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 Alzheimer's Society responds to CQC interim report on DNACPRs The charity responds to findings that DNARs were applied without consent or discussion with families.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS report on 2019 dementia and Alzheimer's disease deaths Alzheimer's Society reflects on analysis stating that in 2019 there were fewer dementia-related deaths.
News McKesson UK protects Alzheimer’s Society frontline staff for winter with flu jabs McKesson UK, the parent company of LloydsPharmacy, has generously donated more than 400 free flu vaccines to its charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society.
News Alzheimer's Society comments on new care homes visiting guidance The Government has today (Tuesday 1 December) announced new guidance to safely allow indoor visits to care homes across England as the country moves back into tiered restrictions.
News Study examines link between high blood pressure in mid life and brain damage in the elderly - Alzheimer’s Society comment A new study, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, being published on Thursday 26 November in the European Heart Journal, looks at the link between high blood pressure and more extensive brain damage among the elderly.
News Spending Review - Alzheimer's Society comment The charity comments on the Government's latest spending review and plans for the future.
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
