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Alzheimer's Society responds to news government spending on dementia research has decreased

MP Chi Onwurah questioned the government today on why total research spending on dementia had dropped from £112.9million to £104.7million from 2018/19 to 2019/20 - Alzheimer's Society responds.

Alzheimer’s Society announces new Director of Operations to lead vital support services

Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to announce Dara de Burca as their new Director of Operations, leading their services to support the 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK.

Health and Social Care Committee: Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds

A report by The Health and Social Care Committee reveals that Omicron and the emergency care crisis could derail plans to tackle the backlog of people waiting to seek elective care.

Alzheimer's Society responds to EMA rejection of aducanumab

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended that aducanumab, marketed as Aduhelm, is not approved for use across the EU. The drug was previously approved for use in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 7 June 2021.

Alzheimer's Society and Santander win six partnership awards

Our work with Santander UK has been celebrated with six awards, recognising our partnership and tireless efforts to create policies, schemes and initiatives that help Santander become a dementia-friendly organisation.

Alzheimer's Society respond to the high number of people in care homes who have still not received a booster jab

NHS England announced today that a fifth (20.6%) - around 60,000 - of people in older adult care homes have still not received their COVID-19 booster vaccination.

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Blog

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 - Our Dementia Choir on BBC One - Alzheimer's Society blog

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.

The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care

Sheridan Smith in the BBC Care drama

This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke.

06 December 2018

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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