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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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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
Dementia Action Week Campaign 2024
This Dementia Action Week, we invite people to let dementia carers know that they are not alone by signing our pledge
Emma found managing care a constant battle
Emma found managing her dad's care a constant battle. We provided advice, emotional support and advocacy so she could cope
International Women’s Day – are female carers being taken for granted?
According to our research unpaid female carers are less likely than unpaid male carers to access support from local authorities
Alice was feeling exhausted
Alice was feeling exhausted caring for her dad and managing her own health problems. We supported her as she moved her dad into a care home.
Frances Lawrence appointed as new CEO
Frances Lawrence appointed as new CEO to Dementia Carers Count
We’re celebrating women carers
We're celebrating women carers and shedding a light on the impact of caring on women
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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
