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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.
67,000-strong Dementia Unseen petition reaches 10 Downing Street
On November 12 we delivered 67,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street as part of our Dementia Unseen campaign, calling on the Government fix the crisis in dementia diagnosis.
The future of dementia policy after conference season
Autumn means political party conference season. Here’s what we learned when speaking to MPs about progress for dementia, as we visited this year’s Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative conferences.
“I’m supporting this petition in honour of both my mother and father” – Anneka Rice
Broadcaster and presenter Anneka Rice has spoken movingly about the devastating impact dementia had on both her parents, and why she is backing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Dementia Unseen petition.
What does the NHS 10 Year Plan mean for dementia?
This week, the Government launched its 10 Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We take a look at what it means for people affected by dementia.
Dementia Unseen: a diagnosis shouldn’t take four years
This summer, we have launched Dementia Unseen a bold new campaign demanding that the UK Government guarantees the right to an early, accurate dementia diagnosis for everyone who needs one.
Dame Judi Dench backs call for government action on dementia diagnosis
Oscar winner Dame Judi Dench is backing our campaign to improve access to early and accurate diagnosis in the NHS – and is urging the public to join her in signing the a petition.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer – we need political action to save lives
Dementia robs us of everything that matters. Our memories, our connections, our story. And our latest analysis reveals the devastating scale at which it is claiming lives across the UK – more than any other health condition. Using data from the Office for National Statistics (which covers England and Wales), the National Records of Scotland and the Northern Ireland…
