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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...
New partnership on Helpline for Lewy body dementia
Our Dementia Helpline is for anyone with a question or concern about dementia. It is staffed seven days a week...
A Dementia UK team effort at the Great North Run
Hear from Service Evaluator, Lucy Crystal, and Admiral Nurse, Brian Walton, about their experience of taking part in the Great...
Dementia care needs urgent overhaul
Dr. Hilda Hayo, our CEO and Chief Admiral Nurse recently spoke to Express.co.uk for an exclusive interview on why dementia...
Our Helpline has been shortlisted for a prestigious award
The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has been shortlisted for a ‘Commitment to Carers Award’ at the Royal College of Nursing...
Devon Admiral Nurse Wins ‘Community Nurse of the Year’ Award
Heidi Crook, Devon’s first Admiral Nurse, has won the ‘Community Nurse of the Year’ award.
Dementia friendly postman
Karen Harrison Dening, the Head of Research and Publications at Dementia UK, writes about the difficulty many public places might...
Dementia UK Volunteer Ambassador honoured as Unsung Hero
A Dementia UK Volunteer Ambassador who has tirelessly raised awareness of Admiral Nurses over the past six years, has received...
New Admiral Nurse introduced at NDDH is a Devon first
North Devon has it's first Admiral Nurse; Angela Walter has been appointed at North Devon District Hospital.
Stormin’ Norma!
Meet 91-year-old Norma Howard, who climbed to the top wing of a biplane and flew at 500 feet above an...
Supporting families in Havering with young onset dementia
Young onset dementia (YOD) is defined as dementia diagnosed under the age of 65. It is also referred to as...
Talking about death, dying and dementia
Caroline Scates, our Admiral Nurse Professional & Practice Development Facilitator, talks on communicating about the difficult topic of death and...
Extra support for dementia patients at Colchester Hospital
The families of people with dementia who are being treated at Colchester Hospital in Essex are now receiving specialist dementia...