Comedian and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Jo Brand is headlining a virtual comedy night - Joke’s on You, Dementia! hosted by actor and comedian, Hugh Dennis on Thursday 11 March at 7pm, to raise vital funds for people living with dementia.

The Government has set out its UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan for vaccinating tens of millions of people by spring.

Our comment on the vaccination priority list, as well as the devastating decision to stop meaningful care home visits.

Kate Lee, our Chief Executive, pays tribute to the achievements and life of Dame Barbara, who was living with dementia.

Our statement on the Government's announcement of a new national lockdown.

The Government has today (23 December) announced a new £149 million grant fund to support care homes.

We are sad to announce the passing of the much loved former Society Trustee and Ambassador, Dr Daphne Wallace. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, Richard, and the loved ones of Daphne.

The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has released his first independent annual report ‘Health trends and variation in England’ today.

Coronavirus has challenged all of us. But now imagine going through it with dementia. The reality of lockdown for many people affected by dementia has been even harder than you can imagine.

PA reported that one in 10 care home staff say they are not receiving regular coronavirus tests, five months after a Government pledge, a survey by Unison has found.

A University of Cambridge-led study has indicated that apathy could be an early symptom of frontotemporal dementia and predict cognitive decline.

A report from Age UK, surveying 2,732 people, found 70% of respondents said that they had not been able to visit or see their loved one since the start of the pandemic.