Dementia Action Week

This year our Dementia Action Week campaign (13 - 19 May 2024) brings the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates.

A service user being talked to by a Dementia Adviser

A dementia diagnosis is vital

Diagnosis is vital to give people access to the care, treatment and support they desperately need. Yet, incredibly, 1 in 3 people with dementia do not have a diagnosis.

If you're worried about yourself, or someone close to you, get help describing your symptoms to a GP by filling in our symptoms checklist.

Use the symptoms checklist

1 in 3 people in the UK living with dementia do not have a diagnosis

91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis

The Government and the NHS must prioritise dementia

Share your diagnosis experience

Now is the time to prioritise dementia, and that starts with prioritising diagnosis.

That's why we're asking you to share yours or a loved one's dementia diagnosis story with us, so we can show decision-makers the challenges that people face when it comes to getting a diagnosis.

If someone’s worried there’s something wrong – like I was – get a diagnosis. A quicker diagnosis means more peace of mind, then you can fight it.

Alzheimer's Society supporter

What is Dementia Action Week?

Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia.

This year we are focussing on dementia diagnosis and calling on the Government and the NHS to prioritise dementia in policy and decision making.