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Jonathan Miller's work with Alzheimer's Society

Jonathan Miller was President of Alzheimer's Society from 1984 until the early 2000s, when he retired to become President Emeritus. During that time he helped make great strides in raising awareness of dementia. Former Alzheimer's Society Chair Nori Graham remembers his time fighting for people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer’s Society appoints Kate Lee new Chief Executive Officer

Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to announce that Kate Lee, currently Chief Executive Officer at children and young people’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent, will take up the reins as the charity’s new CEO in April 2020.

Alzheimer’s Society reports two-fold increase in calls to its Dementia Helpline in the last decade

Alzheimer’s Society has released data showing that more people affected by dementia than ever are desperately seeking help

Charity pays tribute to former president Sir Jonathan Miller CBE

Alzheimer's Society pay tribute to former President, Sir Jonathan Miller CBE who sadly passed away today from Alzheimer’s disease.

REACTION: Alzheimer's Society on the Lib Dem Manifesto

Alzheimer's Society respond to the release of the Liberal Democrats' election manifesto.

'I wanted to help others who were struggling' - 40 years of Alzheimer's Society

On the 40th anniversary of Alzheimer's Society, the organisation's co-founder, Morella Kayman, reflects on the difficulty of her husband's dementia diagnosis, and her motivation to help others going through similar experiences.

06 November 2019

"Don't let people with dementia down" - Alzheimer's Society responds to the Prime Minister's speech

The UK's leading dementia charity, Alzhemier's Society, responds to Boris Johnson's speech today at the Conservative Party Conference.

Asking experts about dementia research through the decades

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alzheimer's Society, we asked Professor Nick Fox and Dr Carole Sudre to share their insights on the progress of dementia research and future breakthroughs.

11 September 2019

Vicky McClure sings praises of Our Dementia Choir “stars” as they perform to open Nottingham Memory Walk

Vicky McClure sang the praises of her musical “stars” as the group united against dementia at the Alzheimer’s Society Nottingham Memory Walk today (Saturday, September 7)

Dame Barbara Windsor and Scott Mitchell stand with Alzheimer’s Society at No.10 to demand dementia care reform

Dame Barbara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell present an open letter signed by more than 100,000 to No.10 calling on the Prime Minister to fix the crisis in social care.

Liverpool football legend’s daughter unites with Alzheimer’s Society to find dementia cure through Memory Walk campaign

The daughter of Liverpool sporting legend Tommy Smith is calling on football fans to unite with Alzheimer’s Society by joining the charity’s Memory Walk campaign to raise vital funds to beat dementia.

Alan Titchmarsh backs fundraising efforts of 32-year-old with dementia in ‘very special’ Love Your Garden episode

TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has announced his support for Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk campaign, ahead of the release of the latest season of ITV’s Love Your Garden.

Celebrities share private family photos and memories of loved ones affected by dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk

Six high-profile celebrities including Vicky McClure, Rhod Gilbert and Sir Tony Robinson are supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks in September and October to raise vital funds for dementia research and support.