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Dementia information
There is help and support available for people worried about, or affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.
In this section:
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Dementia Research Infoline
If you have questions about MCI or dementia symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, or about taking part in research you can contact the Dementia Research Infoline 0300 111 5111 or infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org
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Admiral Nurses
If you are struggling to get a diagnosis and are worried about your symptoms, you can speak with dementia specialist nurses via the Admiral Nurse Helpline 0800 888 6678 or helpline@dementiauk.org
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Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society provides information about dementia care, and support for people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Call 0333 150 3456 or email dementia.connect@alzheimers.org -
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland provides advice, support, and information on local services in Scotland for people affected by dementia. Call 0808 808 3000 or email helpline@alzscot.org
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Dementia information
Read more about treatments for dementia, including information on treating depression, anxiety and agitation and for information on antipsychotics.
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You can find out more about current diagnosis and treatments for each type of dementia on the following pages:
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This information was updated in November 2025 and is due to be reviewed in November 2027. It was written by Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Information Services team with input from lay and expert reviewers. Please get in touch if you’d like a version with references or in a different format.
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