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Carers Week

Carers Week runs from Monday 10th-Sunday 16th June 2024 and is an opportunity to raise awareness of the amazing work of carers, highlight the challenges they face and share sources of support and information to help them in their caring role.  

    For many people who care for someone with dementia, life can often feel overwhelming.

    We hear time and time again that because there is no clear pathway to support after a dementia diagnosis, carers and their loved ones are left to cope with the condition alone.  

    At Dementia UK we believe this needs to change. That’s why this Carers Week, we’re highlighting our expert information and advice for carers, as well as how you can access support from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.  

    We’re also sharing powerful stories from carers who are working with us to demand better dementia care in the UK and showing how you can get involved in making this a reality.  

    I needed support in understanding this specific type of dementia and what to do next. All I received post-diagnosis was a huge package on my doorstep, containing hundreds of pages of documents to read through. I wanted someone to talk to, not a mountain of reading material.

    Kerry, who cared for her husband Charles

    How you can get involved this Carers Week

    In the lead-up to the General Election this July, we’re urging politicians to put dementia on the agenda. Together, let’s tell all political parties that they must prioritise transforming dementia care, so that everyone affected by the condition can access personalised support.

    Put dementia on the agenda