Prime Minister Unveils £48M Investment to Combat Dementia
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £48 million public-private partnership to accelerate dementia research and improve access to clinical trials.
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Mental Health
Bridlington Care Home to Offer Women-Only Care
A Bridlington care home is to open a dedicated 24-bed community for women as the town’s ageing population increases demand for residential and dementia care.
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Telford Care Home Residents Honour World Alzheimer’s Day
Residents, team members, and families from Archbridge Manor care home in Telford organised their own Memory Walk in honour of World Alzheimer’s Day.
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146-Year-Old Social Care Charity Rebrands as The Do Good Charity
One of the UK’s longest-established social care charities has unveiled a new identity and an ambitious strategy to increase its impact across communities nationwide. Saint…
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Dementia a Factor in of Position-of-Trust Fraud Cases, Police Figures Reveal
New data released by the City of London Police shows that dementia was noted as a factor in 337 fraud reports involving abuse of a position of trust during 2025/26, underlining growing concerns about the financial exploitation of vulnerable older people across the UK.
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Fewer Than 1 In 10 Dementia Carers Offered Early Support For The Condition
Fewer Than 1 In 10 Dementia Carers Offered Early Support For The Condition
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Lymington Care Home Welcomes Walker With A Difference
A care home in Lymington received a special visitor in the form of an Alzheimer’s survivor walking across the United Kingdom to raise awareness.
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Jon Snow Fronts New Push For Faster Dementia Diagnosis As Care Sector Calls Grow Louder
Broadcaster Jon Snow has put his name to a new campaign calling on the Government to speed up dementia diagnosis times…
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‘Our Lives Are On Hold’: Dementia Diagnosis Delays Hit Carers’ Jobs, Finances And Family Life
Research published today by Alzheimer’s Society reveals that families affected by dementia are being forced to put their lives on hold by prolonged waits for a diagnosis.
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ADHD and Autism Costs Running “Out Of Control” NHS Leaders Say
NHS leaders say the costs of meeting soaring demand for ADHD and autism services in England are running out of control and have become unsustainable.
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HRT Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Large UK Study
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women – according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.
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Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley
A dementia friendly coffee morning to support those living with the condition is proving popular in Barnsley – with a full house at the last three events.
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Quarter Of Over-40s Unable to Name a Single Dementia Risk Factor, New Research Finds
Care providers are being urged to help raise public understanding of dementia risk factors, after new research from Alzheimer’s Society found that more than a quarter of adults…
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New Research Suggests Where Physical Activity Takes Place Could Influence Dementia Risk
Physical activity is widely recognised as an important component of healthy ageing, with previous research linking regular exercise with improved cardiovascular and brain health and a reduced risk of dementia.
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New Report Explores How Technology Could Help Unlock Dementia Prevention
A new report examining the role of technology in supporting brain health has found that while public awareness of dementia prevention is rising, many people still lack the confidence and tools to act on it.
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