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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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Take part in the Big Conversation on Care
Today marks the launch of The Big Conversation on Care. Have your say on the future of care and support.
Looking out for dementia carers
We share what support is available to carers who may be coping with challenging behaviours caused by someone’s dementia.
Partnering with Skipton Building Society to deliver dementia awareness training
"It's important that we get this right as a Society". Partnering with Skipton Building Society to ensure support for Dementia Carers.
What I wish you all knew…what we needed most was simple human contact
John, who cared for his wife, shares how what they both needed most was simple human contact.
Aiesha is taking on the Manchester Half Marathon for dementia carers
Aiesha is taking on the Manchester Half Marathon for Dementia Carers Count, inspired by her own journey with Cerebral Palsy and losing her grandparents to dementia.
Unpaid carers action plan
The government has published a cross-departmental action plan for unpaid carers which focuses on how to make sure that people living in England who are caring for someone else are identified and can access support easily.
Social care needs solutions now
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has launched the findings of its 2025 Spring Survey. Unpaid carers need more support.
What I wish you all knew…how exhausting it can be
Dorothy, who cares for her husband, shares how exhausted you can feel when you're sleep deprived
Consultation on new workplace rights for unpaid carers
Share your views on workplace rights for unpaid carers
What I wish you all knew…it’s very emotional
Being a dementia carer can be very emotional
When bladder and bowel problems become part of dementia care
For many carers, it’s not memory loss that feels like the biggest turning point—it’s when bladder and bowel problems begin.
The last taboo
Over half of dementia carers find themselves navigating continence care. We need to talk about the support they need.
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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