Campaigns | Alzheimer's Society

Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia

Denise Devlin, in County Tyrone, tells us how community events, social media and fundraising have helped to increase understanding of dementia.

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Involving people living with dementia in everything we do

01 June 2023

Improving access to a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Alzheimer’s Society’s latest report examines the barriers to getting a timely and accurate diagnosis identified by people living with dementia, researchers and clinicians and builds a consensus on recommendations to overcome them.

Workforce Matters: Putting People Affected by Dementia at the Heart of Care

People with dementia should be able to live the lives they wish to lead and this should not be restricted because they need to draw on social care.

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Spotlight: Mark MacDonald, Associate Director of Advocacy and System Change

01 February 2023

Alzheimer’s Society open letter urges Downing Street to act on dementia now

Today our ambassadors delivered an open letter, backed by 36,000 members of the public, demanding that the UK Government makes dementia a priority.

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Campaigning for Alzheimer’s Society by meeting your MP

01 December 2022

Vicky McClure calls on MPs to cure the broken social care system.

Line of Duty star and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Vicky McClure, has shared a powerful video calling on every MP to help the charity cure the broken social care system, as reports today suggest Government will delay the vital care cap.

PM announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

Today the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he will be launching a new ‘national dementia mission’ in honour of the late Dame Barbara Windsor.

Alzheimer's Society welcomes new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay

Following Sajid Javid's resignation as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Alzheimer's Society responds to his departure and welcomes the appointment of Steve Barclay.

Improving dementia diagnosis

One in three people living with dementia in the UK don’t have a diagnosis. We want to help them access the care and support they deserve.

System preparedness for dementia disease modifying treatments

Thousands of people in the UK could potentially benefit from ground-breaking new drugs if they’re approved for use, however the healthcare system is not yet ready to deliver these treatments.

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'Nobody should face dementia alone' – why we need to invest in support after a diagnosis

29 June 2022

Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia

Involving people living with dementia in everything we do

Improving access to a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Workforce Matters: Putting People Affected by Dementia at the Heart of Care

Spotlight: Mark MacDonald, Associate Director of Advocacy and System Change

Alzheimer’s Society open letter urges Downing Street to act on dementia now

Campaigning for Alzheimer’s Society by meeting your MP

Vicky McClure calls on MPs to cure the broken social care system.

PM announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

Alzheimer's Society welcomes new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay

Improving dementia diagnosis

System preparedness for dementia disease modifying treatments

'Nobody should face dementia alone' – why we need to invest in support after a diagnosis

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