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We are Dementia UK
We are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
How can we help you?
I would like to find information on your website
I would like to help ensure that no one has to face dementia alone
Get support
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What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive disorders affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease. Read our information leaflet
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Types of dementia
Understanding the various types of dementia means people can get the right support to help them live better with the condition
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Stages of dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that gets gradually worse over time. It can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in three stages – early, middle and late stages
Your support changes lives
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Take part in an event
Challenge yourself and raise vital funds for families affected by dementia. Walk, run, cycle or trek – there’s an event for everyone
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Campaign with us
Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference
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Leave a gift in your Will
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help us grow the number of specialist dementia nurses so we can support more families affected by dementia
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Why support Dementia UK?
Keep in touch
Stay up to date with our latest news, campaigns and events
Latest from Dementia UK
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Moving for your mental health
Joe Costello, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Sport and Dementia, talks about the importance of exercise for people living with dementia and their carers.
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Specialist dementia support for the LGBTQ+ community
Our newly created Consultant Admiral Nurse service for the LGBTQ+ community is an exciting step for Dementia UK.
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Walk 100K for Dementia UK
Sign up to Walk 100K for Dementia UK this June to raise money for families living with dementia.
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Walk 50 Miles in June
Step out on a mission this June and walk 50 miles for families facing dementia. You can walk whenever and wherever you like.
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Financial and legal support
If you have a dementia diagnosis, or are caring for someone who does, you could be entitled to financial and legal support.
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Support around a diagnosis
Find out how to get a diagnosis of dementia, the next steps after a diagnosis and how we can support you.
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“My final years with Charles shouldn’t have been as stressful as they were” – Kerry’s story
Kerry shares her experience of caring for her husband, Charles, and the difficulty finding any sort of specialist support.
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Understanding dementia as a journey, not a final stop – Andy’s story
Andy opens up on how his approach to his dementia diagnosis has changed over time, and the two layers of stigma he has experienced.