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Find out what we’re up to, hear from some of the dementia carers we’ve been able to help and others who are keen to share their experiences of dementia care
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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.
Christmas appeal: Raising funds to support more dementia carers like Rosie
Please donate to our Christmas appeal: Raising funds to support more dementia carers like Rosie
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.
Jonathan stopped working to care
Jonathan stopped working to care for his mum who had vascular dementia. Our support helped him to cope.
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
Kath found organising care hard
Kath supported her mum to stay living independently at home but found organising care hard. We provided help and advice.
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.
Support. Campaign. Sustain. Our New Strategy
Support. Campaign. Sustain. Our New Strategy 2024 - 2026
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Campaigns
Read about our current and previous campaigns
Ways to support
Run, swim, skydive or hold a cake sale – every penny you raise will help dementia carers out of crisis
Business and Charity Partnerships
We partner with businesses, charities and the public sector to reach more carers with life changing support