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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...
Our comments on the launch of the 10-year plan for the NHS
Our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards, comments on the launch of the 10-year plan for the NHS.
2018’s Award-Winning Admiral Nurses
We celebrate the achievements and service of our extraordinary Admiral Nurses who have made The New Year's Honours List 2018.
Helping a loved one with dementia have a peaceful Christmas
Helpline Admiral Nurse Dave Bell shares his tips to help people affected by dementia to have a peaceful Christmas and...
It’s time to give dementia care the focus it needs
As dementia unfolds, and experiences of caring for the person can become more stressed and complex; what people need most...
Managing household duties as a couple
How couples living with dementia can work together to manage their household, to ensure the person with dementia maintains their...
Refreshed NICE guideline on dementia
Dr Karen Harrison Dening discusses the latest update to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) dementia guidelines...
Getting to know Admiral Nurse Sarah Farmer-Wright
Community Admiral Nurse Sarah shares why she became a dementia specialist nurse and what she enjoys about the role.
Helpline Admiral Nurse Awarded for 20 Years of Service
Admiral Nurse Dave Bell has been honoured for 20 years of service at Dementia UK’s annual Admiral Nurse Forum.
New Admiral Nurse for Weston General Hospital
North Somerset has appointed a new Admiral Nurse for Weston Area Health NHS Trust (WAHT) at Weston General Hospital.
Admiral Nurse Helen Springthorpe retires after 15 years
Helen Springthorpe is retiring after a 37-year nursing career, with 15 years being spent as an Admiral Nurse for Dementia...
NHS At 70 – Recognition for Admiral Nurse, Hannah Gardner
NHS celebrated its 70th birthday this year, and Admiral Nurse, Hannah Gardner, was recognised as playing an instrumental role within...
We join forces with Alzheimer’s charities to call for better dementia care
Read the letter from the three charities, published in the Daily Telegraph, below: Surveying the Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s recently-announced...