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December 7, 2020

Dementia UK launches ‘Only together’ campaign

Our campaign ‘Only together,’ highlights the low level of specialist support currently available to families affected by dementia, and how access to quality...

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November 2, 2020

Dementia UK and YoungDementia UK merge into one charity under Dementia UK name

On 1 November 2020, Dementia UK and YoungDementia UK merged and have become one charity....

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August 6, 2020

Keeping a person with dementia safe during hot weather

With the UK currently experiencing a mini heatwave, people are flocking outside to get their dose of vitamin D. However hot temperatures can cause health ...

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May 7, 2020

Dementia UK joins call to urge political leaders to act as Coronavirus poverty crisis places ‘intolerable pressure’ on carers

We are issuing an urgent plea for politicians across the UK to act to protect carers from a growing poverty crisis...

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May 4, 2020

An update on our campaigning work during the Coronavirus pandemic

We are hearing from many family carers who are vulnerable, worried and without access to the support that they need during these challenging times...

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Dementia UK In the news
April 28, 2020

Care home deaths up as hospital cases fall – our response

Our Director of Clinical Services, Paul Edwards, comments on the news that care home deaths from coronavirus have risen...

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April 28, 2020

First Ever Norfolk Admiral Nurse Returns to Support Local Families with Dementia in the Pandemic

Zena Aldridge, Admiral Nurse Research Fellow at Dementia UK, has temporarily returned to the Central Norfolk Admiral Nurse team...

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April 24, 2020

British international athlete Adelle Tracey announced as first Challenge Events Ambassador for Dementia UK

Adelle Tracey, British indoor 800m champion in 2016, has been appointed as the first-ever Challenge Events Ambassador for Dementia UK...

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January 15, 2020

Jim Broadbent Announced as Ambassador for Dementia UK

Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent has been named as an ambassador for Dementia UK....

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November 18, 2019

Hospice Dementia Service Named ‘Best Team’ In National Awards

St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham, has been honoured with a national award at the prestigious Dementia Care Awards....

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