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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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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Latest from Dementia UK
Read our latest news and blogs as well as stories from the families who we support
Dr Hilda Hayo: 10 years as Dementia UK’s Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO
On the 10th anniversary of joining Dementia UK, Hilda Hayo looks back on her time at the charity so far.
Getting to know you: Admiral Nurse Sunita
Sunita Devi, Diverse Admiral Nurse Lead, reflects on South Asian Heritage month and how she supports families from the South Asian community in her role.
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Join team Dementia UK and take on the the London Landmarks Half Marathon - London's central half marathon through Westminster and the City.
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 more about dementia, how to get a diagnosis, what support there is available for you, and tips for communicating with someone with dementia.
Peter’s story: "I don’t worry about the things I can’t do – there’s no point struggling"
Peter was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease in early 2015 aged 50.
Will’s story: "People deal with trauma in different ways and there is no roadmap"
Will's mum had young onset behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia. He shares the devastating impact it had on him and his family.