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.

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.

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.

Alzheimer's Society responds to the Government's budget today, which included no additional investment in social care. 

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the government will begin the process of cross party talks to find a long term solution to funding social care.

We are honoured to announce that Oscar-winning actress, Glenda Jackson CBE, is supporting our Fix Dementia Care campaign. The campaign aims to address the issues in the social care system faced by people with dementia every day.

Oscar-nominated actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lesley Manville, is supporting a new animation highlighting the impact of the UK’s broken and unfair social care system.

Alzheimer’s Society have submitted a Budget representation to the Government, outlining what we want to see in the upcoming budget on 11 March for people affected by dementia.

'We urge Boris Johnson and his new Government to fulfill his commitment to fix dementia care.'

New research has revealed that the number of carers aged over 80 has rocketed over the last decade.