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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...
Care home deaths rise as hospital cases fall – our response
Our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards, comments on the news that care home deaths from coronavirus have risen.
Norfolk’s first Admiral Nurse returns to support families
Zena Aldridge, Admiral Nurse Research Fellow at Dementia UK, has temporarily returned to the Central Norfolk Admiral Nurse team to...
Adelle Tracey named first Dementia UK Challenge Events Ambassador
Adelle Tracey, semi-finalist in the 1500m at the 2022 World Championships, is the first ever Challenge Events Ambassador for Dementia...
Leeds Building Society’s New Dementia UK partnership
We celebrate Leeds Building Society launching its new national charity partnership with us with an initial donation of £25,000.
Raising awareness of Lewy body dementia
This is why during Parkinson’s Week, we are highlighting that the recognition of dementia is equally important as the recognition...
The importance of staying positive in these testing times
Volunteer Ambassador, Maureen Winfield, blogs about finding community and staying positive during the pandemic.
Celebrating MBE Cathy Ryan – Community Nurse and fundraiser
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of our amazing fundraiser Cathy Ryan, who was recently awarded an MBE...
Chatting to ‘The Purple List…A Gay Dementia Venture’ Actor
We speak to actor Ian Baxter who performed in the play ‘The Purple List…A Gay Dementia Venture’ at the most...
‘Celebri-Tea’ movie moments for Time for a Cuppa
Emma Barton, Phyllis Logan, Naughty Boy, Jess Wright & Natalya Wright recreate iconic ‘Celebri-Tea’ movie moments for our Time For...
We rise to the occasion for our ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event
The kitchen surfaces have been dusted with flour, the kettles are on and the sweet tooths are ready for Time...
Jim Broadbent Announced as Ambassador for Dementia UK
Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent has been named as an ambassador for Dementia UK.
Evaluating the support we provide through our Helpline
Admiral Nurse Caroline, shares how we evaluate our Helpline, so we can review support for families and make improvements for...