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Ambassador Sir Jonathan Pryce on The Thursday Murder Club role

Actor Sir Jonathan Pryce plays a character living with dementia in the new TV series, 'The Thursday Murder Club'. He speaks about his experience playing someone with a diagnosis.

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Our response to the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan

The government published its 10 Year Health Plan for England on July 3. It outlines shifts in the way the NHS works, and we're really pleased to see that a commitment to a blueprint for improving dementia care is included.

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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) rejects Alzheimer's treatments

NICE says that donanemab and lecanemab, the first disease-modifying treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease,  should not be provided on the NHS. 

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Insurance United Against Dementia appoints new Chair to drive the campaign forward

Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, is Insurance United Against Dementia's new Campaign Chair.

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Alzheimer's Society responds to the government Spending Review

Today, Wednesday 11th June 2025, the Government delivered their Spending Review, providing insight into the UK Government's plans for spending and investment until 2029-30. 

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Celebrities launch our Forget Me Not Appeal with striking new portraits

The Alzheimer’s Society Forget Me Not Appeal will end the devastation caused by dementia. In support of this aim, our celebrity ambassadors have been wearing their pins proudly in this powerful and intimate photo series.

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