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What if… every woman felt supported in their caring role?
On International Women's Day let's thank and acknowledge female dementia carers and make sure they get the support they need.
What if…I’m not there to care?
Over 1,200 dementia carers responded to our survey. 76% don't have alternative care plans if they're not there to care.
Lisa cancelled surgery
Lisa cancelled surgery as it proved impossible to arrange alternative care for her husband. We're campaigning so dementia carers get the support they need.
Dementia Carers Count welcomes FSB Insurance Service as a new partner
Dementia Carers Count has been chosen as FSB Insurance Service’s Charity of the Year 2025. This is a powerful endorsement of our Carer Support Services for dementia carers.
A National Care Service must care for carers
A National Care Service must be properly resourced and funded and provide care and support to unpaid family carers
Top tips for dementia carers at Christmas
Changes to routines can be confusing for people with dementia. Read our tips for dementia carers and discover ways to cope this Christmas.
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.
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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
