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 Critical care for people with dementia during the coronavirus pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic brings immense demands on the NHS. Many families affected by dementia are concerned about what hospital critical care guidelines during the pandemic mean for them and their loved ones. News Making sure new Government measures for COVID-19 consider people affected by dementia While coronavirus will undoubtedly have an impact on everyone in the country, it poses an increased risk to people living with dementia, and we are calling on the Government to prioritise their welfare. News Alzheimer's Society's response to £2.9 billion funding to strengthen care for the vulnerable Our response to the announcement from the Department of Health that £2.9 billion of the £5 billion COVID-19 fund, announced by the Chancellor last week, will go to strengthen care for the vulnerable News Alzheimer’s Society's media statement on the suspension of our services due to coronavirus Kathryn Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Alzheimer's Society, has issued a statement with regards to the suspension of our services and events due to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. News Coronavirus: Alzheimer's Society call to the Government on the COVID-19 outbreak Coronavirus could pose a significant risk for people living with dementia in the UK – the Government must prioritise their welfare in the coming weeks. Find out more from Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society. News Alzheimer's Society responds to no increased spending on social care in Budget Alzheimer's Society responds to the Government's budget today, which included no additional investment in social care. 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 108 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 Critical care for people with dementia during the coronavirus pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic brings immense demands on the NHS. Many families affected by dementia are concerned about what hospital critical care guidelines during the pandemic mean for them and their loved ones.
News Making sure new Government measures for COVID-19 consider people affected by dementia While coronavirus will undoubtedly have an impact on everyone in the country, it poses an increased risk to people living with dementia, and we are calling on the Government to prioritise their welfare.
News Alzheimer's Society's response to £2.9 billion funding to strengthen care for the vulnerable Our response to the announcement from the Department of Health that £2.9 billion of the £5 billion COVID-19 fund, announced by the Chancellor last week, will go to strengthen care for the vulnerable
News Alzheimer’s Society's media statement on the suspension of our services due to coronavirus Kathryn Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Alzheimer's Society, has issued a statement with regards to the suspension of our services and events due to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
News Coronavirus: Alzheimer's Society call to the Government on the COVID-19 outbreak Coronavirus could pose a significant risk for people living with dementia in the UK – the Government must prioritise their welfare in the coming weeks. Find out more from Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to no increased spending on social care in Budget Alzheimer's Society responds to the Government's budget today, which included no additional investment in social care.
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 108
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
