Leave a gift in your Will
We don't know the name of the first person to be cured of Alzheimer's, but we know the names of the people who will get us there faster.
Researchers, clinicians, and those who remember Alzheimer's Research UK in their Will.
Our vision
Our vision is a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
We exist for a cure.
With your support, we will stop dementia.
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New major clinical trial to speed up search for Alzheimer's treatments
AD-SMART could more than halve the time it takes to test new treatments.
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Watch our new film, The First One
Thanks to research, a cure is in sight. With your support, we can get to a cure, faster.
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Volunteer with us this Autumn!
Check out our volunteering page to find out how you can help.
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Play our Christmas raffle For a Cure today!
This Christmas, you can help fund more vital dementia research, all while being in with the chance to win over 20 fantastic prizes.
Challenge your brain
Stay sharp with the Think Brain Health picture puzzle. How many train stations can you find hidden in this image?
Learn about dementia
Dementia information
Did you know that dementia is not a disease in itself?
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly.
We provide accredited information about dementia that is up to date, trustworthy and evidence based.
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Read our quick guide
Dementia is not something that just happens to people as they get older. It is caused by different diseases.
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Learn about the types of dementia
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly.
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Find out more about reducing your risk
We are driving projects that will accelerate the science of dementia risk and empower people to make informed decisions.
Find out about our research
Research
We're striving for a cure, by revolutionising the way dementia is treated, diagnosed and prevented.
With your support, we will be able to speed up our progress and change the lives of people affected by dementia.
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Find out how we do it
With your support, from our first research project in 1998, we have now committed over £171 million of funding for ground-breaking dementia research.
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Read our strategy
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the world’s largest dedicated funder of dementia research.
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Get involved in research
On this page you will find information about how to get involved in dementia research studies.
Latest news and events
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