Policy
Prime Minister unveils £48M investment to combat dementia.
After years of campaigning by Alzheimer’s Research UK to make the UK ready for the next generation of dementia treatments, the Prime Minister has announced a £48 million public-private partnership to accelerate dementia research and improve access to clinical trials.
The Blueprint for beating dementia: getting ready for the Cure
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s new report. Ready for the Cure: A blueprint for UK leadership in dementia research, sets out the action needed to build on recent progress and cement the UK’s position as a global leader in dementia research.
Alzheimer’s Research UK Chief Executive urges Burnham to prioritise dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK urges the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to show leadership on dementia alongside social care reform
Building political momentum to drive progress on dementia research
On the 17th June 2026, Alzheimer’s Research UK showcased the latest breakthroughs in dementia research to 74 Members of Parliament at an event in the Houses of Parliament. This strong turnout was made possible thanks to supporters across the UK who contacted their MPs and invited them to attend, helping bring dementia research directly into the heart of Westminster.
The nation deserves a public campaign on reducing dementia risk
It’s time for a national, government-led campaign on how to reduce the risk of dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK asked the public what they know about prevention, and the results may surprise you.
NHS spending watchdog to review evidence on Alzheimer’s treatments
England’s drugs costs watchdog is to look again at whether new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease should be made available on the NHS.
Alzheimer’s Research UK backs Baroness Casey’s call for greater focus by the Government on dementia
Baroness Casey of Blackstock has challenged the Government to act now to tackle the challenge of dementia by funding pilot trials in the NHS of newly licensed dementia drugs
Pilot trials could be the breakthrough the NHS needs to bring new Alzheimer’s treatments to patients
Alzheimer’s Research UK are calling on the government to work with industry, researchers and the NHS to set up pilot trials.
Researchers to test simple finger-prick blood test to spot early signs of Alzheimer’s
What if screening for the diseases that cause dementia could start with something as quick as a finger-prick blood test?
Dementia is still UK’s biggest killer – where do we go from here?
New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK has revealed that dementia remained the UK’s leading cause of death in 2024, killing more people than heart disease, stroke or lung conditions.
