Hollywood actor Ian McShane has united with Alzheimer’s Society to help families affected by dementia – in memory of his Manchester United hero dad.

One in every 30 people in England, Northern Ireland and Wales now involved in the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia.

Following the Queen’s speech today (Wednesday 21 June), read the Alzheimer's Society comment.

Fear of being unable to leave anything to loved ones if they develop dementia jumps 19 percentage points since election campaign.

Alzheimer’s Society has today announced its biggest-ever single investment in dementia care research. £6 million has been awarded to three ‘Centres of Excellence'.

Alzheimer’s Society Cymru’s Sue Phelps has been awarded an MBE for services to dementia in Wales in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.