The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), the Alzheimer’s Association, and Alzheimer’s Society have announced the new dementia-related projects awarded funding through the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders.

The Government is to invest £375m over the next five years to improve understanding and treatment for a range of neuro degenerative diseases, including Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. 

New Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals an increase in the number of at-home dementia related deaths during the pandemic. Our Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns shares a comment.

The Telegraph’s Christmas Charity Appeal 2021 is supporting four charities for its annual fundraising campaign, which last year raised over £800,000.

Alzheimer’s Society has commented on Carers UK’s ‘State of Caring 2021’ report. The report is a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK this year. Alzheimer’s Society estimates there are 700,000 unpaid carers of people living with dementia in the UK. 

The influential Health and Social Care committee has released a report on ‘supporting people with dementia and their carers’. The report builds on their previous recommendations on social care and reiterates that significant additional investment is vital for reform.