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.
Give the perfect gift
This Christmas you can give families facing dementia the perfect gift of the life-changing support of a specialist dementia nurse
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.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive disorders affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease. Read our information leaflet
Understanding the various types of dementia means people can get the right support to help them live better with the condition
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
Challenge yourself and raise vital funds for families affected by dementia. Walk, run, cycle or trek – there’s an event for everyone
Only together can we improve specialist support for families; find out how you can make a difference
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
Stay up to date with our latest news, campaigns and events
To take part, all children need to do is draw a picture which represents their experience of dementia before midnight on 7th January 2024.
Making an order through our Christmas Shop will help our specialist dementia nurses be there for even more families.
An unmissable half marathon that’s like no other – join #TeamDementiaUK in this unique closed road race through central London!
Take on the UK’s biggest half marathon, famous for its North East welcome and unbeatable atmosphere, for Dementia UK.
If you have a dementia diagnosis, or are caring for someone who does, you could be entitled to financial and legal support.
Find out how to get a diagnosis of dementia, the next steps after a diagnosis and how we can support you.
Eshaa shares how young onset dementia impacted her father's capabilities to communicate with his friends and family.
Amy Barron talks through organising a Facebook Fundraiser to support more families facing dementia.