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We are Dementia UK

We are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.

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How can we help you?

I would like to speak to a specialist dementia nurse or book an appointment

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I would like to help ensure that no one has to face dementia alone

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Stages of dementia

Dementia is a progressive condition that gets gradually worse over time. It can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in three stages – early, middle and late stages

Your support changes lives

Fundraise, campaign or volunteer with us. You’ll be helping us raise vital funds, improve care and support for families facing dementia and spread the word about our specialist dementia nurses.
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Take part in an event

Challenge yourself and raise vital funds for families affected by dementia. Walk, run, cycle or trek – there’s an event for everyone

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Campaign with us

Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference

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Leave a gift in your Will

By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help us grow the number of specialist dementia nurses so we can support more families affected by dementia

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Why support Dementia UK?

Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia - it's one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Families affected are often left feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. But with the support of an Admiral Nurse and Dementia UK, families facing the fear and confusion of dementia know they’re not alone.
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Stay up to date with our latest news, campaigns and events

Latest from Dementia UK

Read our latest news and blogs as well as stories from the families who we support
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Tackling stigma within the Chinese community

Two years ago, Dementia UK partnered with the Chinese Welfare Trust to launch a new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse clinic to support Chinese and South-East Asian families. Admiral Nurse Emily Ka-Hei Lui reflects on the pilot service and its early achievements.

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Bath 50 Challenge

Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run a 10km, 29km or 50km Ultra Challenge in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.

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Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge

Tackle the Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge for a fantastic evening walk, taking in famous landmarks along a great route with full support.

A man calls the Helpline. The carer/person with dementia is posed by an agency model on a city location shoot in London. This photo was taken in November 2022.

Financial and legal support

If you have a dementia diagnosis, or are caring for someone who does, you could be entitled to financial and legal support.

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    Support around a diagnosis

    Find out how to get a diagnosis of dementia, the next steps after a diagnosis and how we can support you.