News Tag: News. Record number of calls for dementia support received days into the new year Alzheimer’s Society’s expert dementia advisers have received hundreds of calls since the start of January. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society responds to former footballer Dean Windass's dementia diagnosis Alzheimer’s Society CEO Kate Lee reacts to the news that ex-Premier League footballer, Dean Windass, has been diagnosed with dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. 'Support The Supporters' campaign to return in next FA Cup fixtures Alzheimer’s Society and The FA’s 'Support The Supporters' campaign will take place during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round and Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round. Read more
News Tag: News. Ruth Langsford to spread dementia awareness this Christmas as part of new partnership with ITV We're partnering with ITV for a special Christmas campaign on dementia fronted by TV presenter and Loose Women star Ruth Langsford. Read more
News Tag: News. Celebrity Ambassadors including David Baddiel record dementia support line calls as January spike expected Alzheimer's Society Celebrity Ambassadors re-enact common dementia support line conversations as a surge in calls is anticipated in the New Year. Read more
News Tag: News. Angela Rippon CBE backs charity’s call to make dementia training mandatory Alzheimer's Society says it’s alarming that nearly two thirds of care workers have not received any dementia training, and a long-term social care workforce strategy is needed. Read more
News Tag: News. Autumn Budget 2024 announcement a 'key political moment' for dementia care Alzheimer's Society responds to the Autumn Budget announcement of £600 million in social care funding and what this might mean for people affected by dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) State of Care report Tim Baverstock, Head of Local Systems Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society, welcomes the development of the CQC’s dementia strategy. The State of Care report shows that dementia cannot, and must not, be ignored. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to MHRA and NICE announcements on donanemab The MHRA have approved donanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. However, NICE does not recommend use on the NHS for any patients. Read more
News Tag: News. Our Future Health becoming world’s largest research programme of its kind Dr Richard Oakley, our Director of Research and Innovation, explains why Alzheimer's Society is proud to work with Our Future Health, one of the biggest health research programmes in the UK. Read more
News Tag: News. Five Longitude Prize on Dementia finalists include AI glasses and sensors that predict falls The finalists for the Longitude Prize on Dementia, including AI glasses, adapted football pitch sensors and a smartwatch for daily routines, have been announced. Read more
News Tag: News. We reveal the heart-breaking reality of dementia happening behind closed doors Today we launched a powerful new campaign that sheds light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact a lack of support has on thousands of families. Read more