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Putting dementia on the agenda at the 2024 party conferences
Our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Faradane O’Callaghan, reflects on this year’s political party conferences and the progress we have...
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Discover the latest research, charity and fundraising news and blogs from Dementia UK.
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Dementia named UK’s leading cause of death for second year in a row
With more people in the UK dying of dementia than any other condition, our Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public...
Robin Williams and Lewy body dementia
Consultant Admiral Nurse Rachel Thompson talks about how a recent film on Robin Williams raises awareness of Lewy body dementia.
Storytelling and dementia – ‘Burnt Sugar’
Dr Karen Harrison Dening, Head of Research & Publications, reviews 'Burnt Sugar' by Avni Doshi.
Steve’s Jog 50 Miles in November challenge
Steve, who's wife has young onset dementia, shares his story of how he raised £3,400 for Dementia UK.
The link between contact sports and dementia.
Our Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO, Dr. Hilda Hayo, comments on the link between contact sports and dementia.
Our tribute to the late Peter Levy OBE
Founder trustee of Dementia UK president Jane Jason looks back on the contribution of her brother to the formation and...
Dementia UK launches ‘Only together’ campaign
Our campaign ‘Only together,’ highlights the lacks of support currently available to families affected by dementia and how things need...
Dementia UK is supporting this year’s World AIDS Day
Luke Carter, Admiral Nurse at Order of St John Care Trust, explains why Dementia UK is supporting this year’s World...
Director Kristof Bilsen on depicting elderly care
We spoke to director Kristof Bilsen to find out what led to the creation of his film ‘MOTHER', which looks...
Dementia UK and YoungDementia UK merge into one charity
Dementia UK merges with YoungDementia UK to create a stronger influential organisation in the area of young onset dementia.
Admiral Nurse wins Commitment to Carers Nursing award
Admiral Nurse Kerry Lyons is the winner of the Commitment to Carers category in the RCNi Nurse Awards 2020. These...
Admiral Nurse honoured with Queen’s Nurse title
We hear from Loraine after receiving her prestigious Queen’s Nurse title, representing a lifetime of nursing and achieving excellence in...
Spotlight on the Lincolnshire Admiral Nurse service
We spoke to Admiral Nurses Tom Rose and Sarah Bedward from the Lincolnshire Admiral Nurse service about coping with the...