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.
World Alzheimer's Month
Find out how we’re amplifying the millions of voices of people living with dementia this month, and how you can get involved.
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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
Your support changes lives
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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Latest from Dementia UK
Read our latest news and blogs as well as stories from the families who we support
Looking after yourself as a young carer during the summer holidays
Hannah Gardner, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People, shares tips on how young dementia carers can look after themselves during the holidays.
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.
29th March 2025 Bath 50 Challenge
Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run a 10km, 29km or 50km Ultra Challenge in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.
12th September 2025 Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge
Tackle the Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge for a fantastic evening walk, taking in famous landmarks along a great route with full support.
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.
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.
I’m proud to leave a gift in my Will to Dementia UK
Richard shares his experience caring for his mother, Peggy, and why he’s chosen to leave a gift to Dementia UK in his Will.
The NHS continuing healthcare process has left us exhausted – Mahersh’s story
Mahersh opens up on the struggles he and wife Nishma have faced in their attempts to secure CHC funding for his mother’s care.