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.
How can we help you?
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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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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
How to make your Time for a Cuppa event dementia-inclusive
How to host a dementia-inclusive Time for a Cuppa.
Getting to know Admiral Nurse Jules
We speak to Admiral Nurse Jules, on why she chose to specialise in young onset dementia and how she supports families.
12th April 2026 Paris Marathon 2026 places – Dementia UK
Run through the iconic streets of the French capital in the Paris Marathon 2026. Sign up here
26th April 2026 TCS London Marathon 2026 places
Join Team Dementia UK and run the world’s most iconic marathon through the streets of the UK’s amazing capital city.
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.
“Our Admiral Nurse initiated a conversation about end of life”
As a palliative care nurse, Jenny reflects on the importance of empathy during end of life care and how her Admiral Nurse helped her family prepare for her Mum's death.
“The lack of recognition of unpaid carers is frustrating”
Will shares how his mum's diagnosis impacted the family and highlights the importance of advocating for young carers.