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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...
Meet the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline partnerships team
The partnerships between our Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline and a number of charitable organisations means our partners can continue their...
Working with the BBC on their drama ‘Elizabeth is missing’
How we supported the production of new BBC drama 'Elizabeth is missing' to accurately portray dementia
Rachel Thompson becomes first Consultant Admiral Nurse for LBD
Rachel Thompson's new role as the first ever Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia in partnership with the Lewy...
Actress Judy Parfitt becomes ambassador for Dementia UK
Twice BAFTA-nominated Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt has become one of our first ambassadors.
Hospice Dementia Service Recieves ‘Best Team’ award
St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham, has been honoured with a national award at the prestigious Dementia Care Awards.
‘Helpline of the Year’ award for our Admiral Nurse Helpline
Our Helpline was recognised and celebrated for its amazing work in providing information, support and advice to improve the lives...
HospiceCare tackles dementia care with football sessions
Admiral Nurse Betty Lucas, who is based at HospiceCare in North Northumberland, has played a key role in organising football...
How to get more men into nursing
Admiral Nurse Joe Costello talks about his route into nursing and also what more needs to be done to encourage...
A Day in the Life: Admiral Nurse Heidi
Admiral Nurse Heidi, who supports families living with dementia in Devon, shares what a typical day in her working life...
Dementia UK team wins prestigious industry award
Dementia UK’s Professional and Practice Development Team has won a prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Award.
What more can be done to boost the retention of nurses?
Tailored and pro-active support can reduce stress and burnout in the profession and enable nurses to flourish and make a...
Our communications team takes on the South Coast Challenge
Hear from Dementia UK's communications team on why they took on the South Coast Challenge and how they found the...