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NHS supports record numbers of people living with dementia as target achieved
Dr Jeremy Isaacs, National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS England, said: “It is fantastic news that the NHS has hit its target for diagnosing more than two thirds of people with dementia for…
“I have real hope that Britain can come together to defeat dementia" - PM
PM to announce £48 million industry partnership to back dementia research and speed up the development of new treatments.
New brain health centre opens in Manchester
Alzheimer's Society and NHS partners have opened a centre in Manchester for people with early memory problems. It is a two-year pilot offering scans, health checks and advice, and it could be copied in other parts of the UK.
Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia
…Minister Alison McGovern delivered the keynote speech at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2026 in London, highlighting the government's action on dementia .…
Government starts search for a Dementia Tsar
The UK government is recruiting a Dementia Tsar to lead progress on research, diagnosis and social care. The role was announced at the Alzheimer's Society conference in September.
Charities say dementia care should learn from cancer care
Alzheimer's Society and The King's Fund say dementia services need the same drive that improved cancer care. In a survey of 1,000 carers, about half said dementia care was worse than cancer care.
What we know about ultra-processed food and dementia
Alzheimer's Research UK looks at studies linking diets high in ultra-processed food with a higher risk of dementia. These studies show a link, but they do not prove that the food causes dementia.
Experimental Alzheimer's drug trontinemab explained
Alzheimer's Research UK explains a drug that is being tested in large trials. It is not available in the UK, and trial results are not expected until around 2028.
Liverpool study finds gaps between health and social care
University of Liverpool researchers spoke to 86 people in eight countries, including carers and people with dementia. Many said health and social care did not join up well, and link workers were one idea to help.
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