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New recommendations for palliative dementia care
New recommendations for palliative dementia care must be acted on. End of life care must improve for those living with dementia and their carers.
‘Double your donation!’
Double your donation by supporting our Christmas appeal through the Big Give. Together we can support more dementia carers
Thank you for completing our 2024 survey
Thank you for completing our 2024 survey of dementia carers. We look forward to sharing what dementia carers have told us
‘Unpaid dementia carers are consistently forgotten’
Unpaid dementia carers are consistently forgotten highlights a report from the Nuffield Trust
Local authorities are struggling with care costs – carers are too
Local authorities are struggling with care costs and there are too many carers not accessing any support. Carers are struggling too.
Budget Statement Response October 2024
We welcome the announcement of additional spending in adult social care and increase in Carers Allowance.
Donanemab: NHS won’t fund new Alzheimer’s drug
Despite disappointment at Donanemab decision, NICE must consider funding to support dementia and carers.
Take part in our 2024 carer survey
Support for family dementia carers isn’t good enough. Take part in our 2024 carer survey and tell us what needs to change.
Lecanemab UK license for Alzheimer’s, not recommended by NICE
Lecanemab drug treatment for early Alzheimers is licensed for UK use; NICE must consider funding to support dementia and carers.
400,000 waiting for carers assessment – ADASS Spring Survey
88% of Directors say unpaid carers have increased need - read our response to the findings of the ADASS spring survey
Manifesto for Dementia Carers
Read our manifesto for dementia carers, based on the things dementia carers tell us they really want and need.
New Services: Dementia Carer Online Support Groups
Being a carer for someone with dementia can be a lonely and isolating experience. We’re starting two new dementia carer online support groups so carers can meet, talk and share their experiences and feelings.
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Business and Charity Partnerships
We partner with businesses, charities and the public sector to reach more carers with life changing support