News Tag: News. Our response to the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan The government published its 10 Year Health Plan for England on July 3. It outlines shifts in the way the NHS works, and we're really pleased to see that a commitment to a blueprint for improving dementia care is included. Read more
News Tag: News. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) rejects Alzheimer's treatments NICE says that donanemab and lecanemab, the first disease-modifying treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease, should not be provided on the NHS. Read more
News Tag: News. Insurance United Against Dementia appoints new Chair to drive the campaign forward Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, is Insurance United Against Dementia's new Campaign Chair. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to the government Spending Review Today, Wednesday 11th June 2025, the Government delivered their Spending Review, providing insight into the UK Government's plans for spending and investment until 2029-30. Read more
News Tag: News. Celebrities launch our Forget Me Not Appeal with striking new portraits The Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Appeal will end the devastation caused by dementia. In support of this aim, our celebrity ambassadors have been wearing their pins proudly in this powerful and intimate photo series. Read more
News Tag: News. Stuart Pearce makes surprise appearance at our new Wembley Stadium Memory Café England legend met local attendees affected by dementia at the new Wembley Stadium Memory Café, set up as part of the partnership between Alzheimer's Society and The Football Association (FA). Read more
News Tag: News. Over half of UK adults don’t know one of the most common symptoms of dementia As one in three people living with dementia in the UK remain undiagnosed, we highlight the six key symptoms to look out for. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society response to the Casey Commission on adult social care Baroness Casey’s Commission, an independent commission established to reform adult social care in England, has today announced its Terms of Reference. Alzheimer’s Society welcomes this progress. Read more
News Tag: News. Cuts to patient waiting lists with Community Diagnostic Centres The Department of Health and Social Care announces that the UK Government is making progress on cutting patient waiting lists with Community Diagnostic Centres. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society partners with Coronation Street to create bespoke ads in tribute to dementia storyline Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with ITV and Coronation Street in order to shine a light on the growing impact of dementia across the UK. Read more
News Tag: News. Our response to PM's announcement of new Health Data Research Service Alzheimer's Society responds to today's announcement by Prime Minister Keir Starmer that a new Health Data Research Service will be introduced. Read more
News New dementia research funding to focus on using technology to support independent living We're part of a new £6 million research initiative to develop technologies that help people with dementia to live independently for longer. We're part of a new £6 million research initiative to develop technologies that help people with dementia to live independently for longer. ... 25 March 2025