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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.

Spotlight: Stephen Hill, Chair

Meet Stephen Hill, Chair of our Board of Trustees at Alzheimer’s Society.

01 February 2021

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Alzheimer's Society pays tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor ahead of upcoming funeral

Kate Lee, our Chief Executive, pays tribute to the achievements and life of Dame Barbara, who was living with dementia.

Former Alzheimer's Society Trustee and Ambassador Dr Daphne Wallace passes away

We are sad to announce the passing of the much loved former Society Trustee and Ambassador, Dr Daphne Wallace. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, Richard, and the loved ones of Daphne.

Our tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

Alzheimer's Society CEO, Kate Lee, comments on the sad passing of Dame Barbara Windsor and pays tribute to an incredible life.

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.

Spotlight: Alex Hyde-Smith, Director of Fundraising

Meet Alex Hyde-Smith, Director of Fundraising at Alzheimer’s Society.

01 December 2020

Alzheimer’s Society launches first-ever dedicated sport and dementia campaign: Sport United Against Dementia

Charity Ambassador Robbie Savage backs groundbreaking campaign to bring the sporting world together for the first time in a truly coordinated effort to tackle dementia.

Carey Mulligan to host festive star-studded virtual Carols at Christmas event to support Alzheimer’s Society

Award-winning actor and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Carey Mulligan will host a virtual carol service, with performances from Oscar nominated actors Jonathan Pryce CBE, and Lesley Manville OBE, indie rock band Scouting for Girls, Sir Trevor McDonald and composer Paul Harvey.

Alzheimer's Society responds to Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis and Sir Tom Hunter's generous donation

The charity responds to two important news pieces - the sad diagnosis of Sir Bobby Charlton, and a generous donation

Spotlight: Helen Foster, our Director of Operations

Meet Helen Foster, Director of Operations at Alzheimer’s Society.

30 September 2020

2020 - Challenges, tough decisions, and our path forward to help people affected by dementia

Our CEO Kate Lee shares what has been happening at Alzheimer’s Society over recent months, and her thoughts about what is coming next. This news post was updated on 14 August 2020 to reflect changes to our Side by Side service.