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Only 37 per cent of GPs say they have received adequate basic training on dementia

16 May 2012

An online learning programme for GPs is being launched by Alzheimer's Society and BMJ Learning as the charity reveals just 37 per cent of GPs say they have received sufficient basic dementia training.

Average cost of care for older people increased by 10 per cent

16 May 2012

A new survey of care by local councils reveals shocking increases and wide disparities in charges for services for vulnerable older people.

Alzheimer's Society reaction to Queen's Speech

9 May 2012

The Queen's Speech today outlined the government’s plans to introduce a draft Care and Support Bill within the next year.

BBC stars to run Olympic marathon route for Alzheimer's Society

9 May 2012

Star of BBC dramas Great Expectations, Married.Single.Other and Exile, actor Shaun Dooley will be running the Bupa London 10,000 on 27 May to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society.