News Tag: News. People living with undiagnosed dementia are three times more likely to visit A&E This World Alzheimer’s Month, we have published new data revealing that people living with undiagnosed dementia attend A&E three times more than those without the condition. Read more
News Tag: News. Lord Darzi's report on the NHS shows why we must make dementia a priority Lord Ara Darzi’s review of the NHS highlights why the UK government needs to act now and invest in dementia diagnosis, care and research. Read more
News Tag: News. £10m investment championing the next generation of dementia researchers Alzheimer’s Society will be investing £10million into funding three new Doctoral Training Centres designed to support and nurture dementia researchers at the start of their career. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society advert 'The Long Goodbye' is back on air Chief Marketing Officer, Alex Hyde-Smith, explains why a second airing of our advert The Long Goodbye is important to highlight the devastating impact of dementia on people's lives. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab approved for use in the UK, but not on the NHS The MHRA have approved lecanemab for some people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. However NICE does not recommend use on the NHS for any patients. Read more
News Tag: News. National Audit of Dementia Memory Services Spotlight Audit 2023-24 Alzheimer’s Society responds to the publication of the Memory Services Spotlight Audit 2023-24, conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists as part of the National Audit of Dementia. Read more