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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...
Getting to know Admiral Nurse Emily
Emily, who is a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse supporting families from London Chinese communities, shares why she became a dementia...
Our partnership with Thames Water Priority Services Register
From a Tough Mudder challenge to a clay pigeon shoot, the first two years of our partnership with Thames Water...
Our ambitious vision for the future of dementia nursing
Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse & CEO for Dementia UK shares her ambitious vision for the future of dementia nursing...
Advice from our Closer to Home Admiral Nurses
The Admiral Nurse team share the advice they have given to families since working in the Closer to Home service.
Observing Ramadan with dementia
For families living with dementia, Ramadan may pose unique challenges; we've put together some tips to help.
Seven tips for handling difficult conversations
Family members opinions about how their loved one should be cared for can differ. Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons offers tips...
What effect does dementia have on sleep?
Rachel Thompson writes about how dementia affects sleep and how carers and families can approach sleep disturbance and its possible...
Getting to know Admiral Nurse Kerry Lyons
Kerry Lyons, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty, shares why she became a dementia specialist nurse and what her new role...
Launching the next phase of ‘I live with dementia’ campaign
Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons shares why we’re launching the next burst of our brand awareness campaign, ‘I live with dementia‘,...
The aftermath of Christmas with dementia
With the help of dementia specialist Clinical Lead Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons, we have put together some tips to help...
Preparing for the festive season
Admiral Nurse Deborah Hutchinson answers some of the most frequently asked questions on the Helpline in the lead-up to Christmas.
Coping with feelings of loss this Christmas
Admiral Nurse Jean Wooldridge gives us advice on how to cope with loss and grief during this festive period.