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.
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This Christmas you can give families facing dementia the perfect gift of the life-changing support of a specialist dementia nurse
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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
Types of dementia
Understanding the various types of dementia means people can get the right support to help them live better with the condition
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
How you can help Dementia UK
Fundraise, campaign or volunteer with us. You’ll be helping us raise vital funds, improve care and support for families facing dementia and spread the word about our specialist dementia nurses.
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
Campaign with us
Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference
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
Why support Dementia UK?
Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia - it's one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Families affected are often left feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. But with the support of an Admiral Nurse and Dementia UK, families facing the fear and confusion of dementia know they’re not alone.
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Stay up to date with our latest news, campaigns and events
Latest from Dementia UK
Read our latest news and blogs as well as stories from the families who we support
Dementia UK’s Christmas Shop is now open!
Making an order through our Christmas Shop will help our specialist dementia nurses be there for even more families.
Seven tips for handling difficult conversations about the care of a person with dementia
Family members opinions about how their loved one should be cared for can differ. Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons offers tips for handling such difficult conversations.
London Landmarks Half Marathon
An unmissable half marathon that’s like no other – join #TeamDementiaUK in this unique closed road race through central London!
Great North Run
Take on the UK’s biggest half marathon, famous for its North East welcome and unbeatable atmosphere, for Dementia UK.
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.
Specialist diagnosis and support
Find out how to get a diagnosis of dementia, the next steps after a diagnosis and how we can support you.
Eshaa’s story
Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.
Amy’s story
Amy Barron talks through organising a Facebook Fundraiser to support more families facing dementia.