Dementia care statistics
The numbers behind the stories
people living with dementia in the UK – this number is growing.
Source: The Economic Impact of Dementia
The Economic Impact of Dementiaof us will care for someone with dementia or need dementia care ourselves.
Source: Dementia in the UK
Dementia in the UKof dementia carers did not choose to become a carer and said there was no other option
Source: Dementia Carers Count 2024 Survey
What if…I’m not there to care?Despite the growing prevalence of dementia, we know that dementia carers are not getting the support that they urgently need.
Our research
Our annual surveys highlight the challenges faced by dementia carers and the devastating impact of dementia on carers’ well-being and sense of identity. Our research also shows discrepancies in the care and support received by male and female carers.
The costs of dementia care
The cost of dementia to the UK economy is eye-watering, and unpaid carers are bearing most of these costs.
of dementia carers are worried about the financial impact of caring on them and/or the person they are caring for
Source: Dementia Carers Count 2024 Survey
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