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Real stories Creating a community support hub for people affected by dementia We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories People with dementia need support as soon as they’re diagnosed Julie and David Kerr, in County Antrim, want everyone to receive dementia support at the point of diagnosis. Julie and David Kerr, in County Antrim, want everyone to receive dementia support at the point of diagnosis. ... 28 November 2025
Real stories Developing the right dementia support for South Asian communities in Greater Manchester Sahara, an Alzheimer’s Society service in Greater Manchester, is making sure people from South Asian communities can get the dementia support they need. Sahara, an Alzheimer’s Society service in Greater Manchester, is making sure people from South Asian communities can get the dementia support they need. ... 31 July 2025
Real stories Why it’s important for people with dementia to ask for help Michael Booth, in County Durham, wants more people with dementia to find out what help they can get after a dementia diagnosis. Michael Booth, in County Durham, wants more people with dementia to find out what help they can get after a dementia diagnosis. ... 31 July 2025
Real stories Supporting relatives with dementia – ‘I’ve seen the best and worst of care’ Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences. Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences. ... 29 May 2025
Information Three people with dementia share some of their worst moments – and what’s helped People with dementia share the things that help when life is at its hardest. People with dementia share the things that help when life is at its hardest. ... 29 May 2025
Information Who can provide professional help after a dementia diagnosis? Which health and social care professionals can help when you’re diagnosed with dementia and as you’re living with the condition? Which health and social care professionals can help when you’re diagnosed with dementia and as you’re living with the condition? ... 29 May 2025
Advice ‘Don’t be afraid to call’ – how our Dementia Support Line can help you Denise Maguire, from our Dementia Support Line, tells us how her team is here to help anyone who needs dementia support. Denise Maguire, from our Dementia Support Line, tells us how her team is here to help anyone who needs dementia support. ... 29 May 2025
Information Support groups and other resources for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia Support groups, updated information and an opportunity to take part in an advisory group for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer) people who are affected by dementia. Support groups, updated information and an opportunity to take part in an advisory group for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer) people who are affected by dementia. ... 26 March 2025
Advice Can I get my local authority to provide more dementia homecare? What you can do to if your local authority says it can’t increase the amount of homecare it provides for a person with dementia. What you can do to if your local authority says it can’t increase the amount of homecare it provides for a person with dementia. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories Creating my own dementia support group after my diagnosis Carol Rimmer, in north Wales, felt unsupported after her dementia diagnosis and decided to set up her own support group. Carol Rimmer, in north Wales, felt unsupported after her dementia diagnosis and decided to set up her own support group. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories A personal approach to activities for people affected by dementia A Sussex-based charity provides social clubs based on what members want, including many people affected by dementia. A Sussex-based charity provides social clubs based on what members want, including many people affected by dementia. ... 30 September 2024
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