News 91% of people affected by dementia see clear benefits to getting a diagnosis Our survey, conducted as part of Dementia Action Week, reveals evidence showing that 91% of people affected by dementia saw clear benefits to getting a diagnosis, with many living with dementia wishing they had received a diagnosis earlier. Read more
Advice Talking to your GP about dementia If you are worried that your or someone else's symptoms may be dementia, the first thing to do is to contact your GP surgery. This page has information to help you prepare and get the most out of your conversation. Read more
Research Supporting conversations about end-of-life care Research project: Advance care planning in dementia: Improving GP consultations and development of a support programme for general practitioners (Consult-GP) Read more
Advice Changing your GP and complaints A person with dementia or their carer may want to change GP. They may prefer a doctor with a special interest in dementia. Find out how to change doctors, surgeries and raise a complaint in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more
Advice Can the GP share information with carers? The GP of a person with dementia can share and discuss concerns and medical information with their carer. However, it depends on whether the person with dementia has capacity to make this decision, and if it is in their best interests for the GP to disclose information to their carer. Read more
Advice Coping with GP appointments when you have dementia Visiting the GP can be a challenging experience for some people with dementia. We have tips and advice for going to the GP easier for people with dementia. Read more
Advice GP annual review with a person with dementia Annual reviews are a key part of a person with dementia's care. In an annual review the GP will ask questions, do a medication review, check for new symptoms or changes in behaviour, and discuss planning ahead and support for carers. Read more
Advice Support and services from the GP Support and services from the GP include support for anxiety and depression, medical and practical support. Read more
Real stories Doctors on board: Referring people to Dementia Connect GPs in Birmingham are helping Alzheimer’s Society to provide the right support at the right time through our Dementia Connect service. 03 June 2019 1
Information Dementia-friendly general practice toolkit development, Notts and Derbys A co-produced toolkit has enabled practices to improve patient experience quickly, at low cost, to benefit patients with dementia, and others too. Read more
Information How the GP can support a person with dementia - useful organisations Here are useful organisations to contact about the support GPs can provide for carers and people with dementia. Read more
Advice Support from the GP when you have dementia Find out what support is available from a GP when a person has dementia, including the role of the GP in dementia care. The GP can support a person even if they don't accept their diagnosis. Read more