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Policy and influencing

Our policy team work to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This section gives an overview of how we do this.

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National policies
Find out more about dementia strategies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and how they aim to improve the lives of people with dementia.
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What we think

As public awareness and understanding about dementia grows, people want to know what Alzheimer's Society thinks about a wide range of issues that relate to people affected by dementia.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia (APPG) is a cross party group made up of MPs and Peers with an interest in dementia.

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Campaign reports and briefings

Alzheimer's Society produces reports, briefings and other helpful tools as part of our work as a campaigning organisation. We also regularly carry out surveys to inform our campaigning work. 

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Influencing local government

Alzheimer's Society works with local decision-makers to make sure the voices of people affected by dementia are heard. Find out how you can help influence change in your area.

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About the Wales Cross-Party Group on Dementia

The Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Dementia is a group of Welsh Assembly Members from all parties with an interest in dementia.

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