News Tag: News. Record number of people are receiving a dementia diagnosis in England New figures from the NHS show that record numbers of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England. Read more
News Tag: News. People living with dementia missing out on vital support in the UK A survey by Alzheimer’s Society reveals 88% of people affected by dementia have not contacted a dementia charity for support. Read more
News Tag: News. The FA and Alzheimer’s Society announce extension of charity partnership for fourth year The Football Association (FA) and Alzheimer’s Society have today announced a further extension to its charity partnership until July 2025. Read more
News Tag: News. FDA approves new Alzheimer's disease drug donanemab in the US Our Director of Research responds to news that the FDA has approved new Alzheimer's disease drug donanemab in the US. Read more
News Tag: News. UK organisations release new dementia manifesto ahead of General Election UK dementia organisations have joined forces to publish a new dementia manifesto ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024. Read more
News Tag: News. Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK – and families bear the brunt Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the Government to make dementia a priority and urgently fix diagnosis as just 1.4% of dementia healthcare costs are spent on diagnosis and treatment, with families shouldering 63% of the costs. Read more