A panel of people affected by dementia has been helping to make London more dementia friendly. Panel members and others gathered together earlier this year to look back on their achievements.

Ann MacCarthy in Derbyshire shares what it was like to play in a 24-hour guitar marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. 

Hannah Cochrane, in West Yorkshire, shares why she posts about the realities of caring for her mum on social media. 

People living with dementia try out the Day Hub – a new day clock with easy-to-use reminders for daily tasks.

Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia.

Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team.

Ai Lyn Tan, an NHS doctor, has fond memories of celebrating Lunar New Year – also known as Chinese New Year – with her family in Malaysia before her mum Alice developed Alzheimer’s disease. She tells us about the celebrations, and why it just isn’t the same since Alice died.

Dinesh Gohil has carved out a new way of life since his dementia diagnosis. He’s adapted to slowing down after running a successful business for decades.

Adam Joesbury, in Birmingham, cares for his father Bob. Adam has a learning disability and is using his voice to call for more support for carers like him.

Paul Monaghan in Omagh says more needs to be done to improve the health system for people with dementia.

Gardens can be hives of activity as well as havens of peace. One Bristol charity is enabling people with dementia to enjoy all aspects of garden life.

Jack Gibson, in Newquay, shares what motivated him to run hundreds of miles in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.