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  • Watch the G8 dementia summit live on 11 December

    On 11 December 2013, people will be able to watch live coverage of the G8 dementia summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Putting dementia on the map and driving up standards of care

    For the first time, members of the public will be able to see the quality of dementia care and support in their local area.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8 Dementia Stakeholder workshop in Russia

    A G8 Dementia Stakeholder workshop involving 15 Russian medical experts & scientists was held at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Moscow today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PHE invites creative agency support for Dementia Movement brief

    PHE has invited advertising agency groups to present their ideas for a new national campaign to engage society in a movement to combat dementia.

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  • G8 dementia summit – last chance to comment on dementia research

    The Department of Health is asking people to answer questions about dementia research ahead of the G8 dementia summit on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8 dementia summit: have your say on improving dementia research

    Department of Health is inviting people to give their views about dementia research in the run-up to the G8 dementia summit on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to host G8 dementia summit

    The UK is to host the first G8 dementia summit to lead international action on tackling the condition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The world-wide challenge of dementia

    Jeremy Hunt talks about using the G8 summit on dementia to seek further international collaboration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Clegg joins the Dementia Friends

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today follows in the footsteps of over 10,000 people across England by becoming a Dementia Friend.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Care and support minister encourages all hospitals to become dementia-friendly

    Working with Dementia Action Alliance, the Department of Health is supporting a call for NHS trusts to make all hospitals dementia-friendly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS Innovation Challenge Prize for Dementia opens for entries

    Prize will recognise innovative ways of integrating care for people with dementia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 15 May 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on oil pricing, dementia and sentences for those who kill police officers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Report marks progress in first year of Dementia Challenge

    The Dementia Challenge champion groups have produced a report on their progress since the challenge was launched in March 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dementia diagnosis to be overhauled

    One year on from the Prime Minister’s Challenge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Making a Difference in Dementia’ nursing vision and strategy launched

    The strategy recognises the unique and specialist contribution that nurses make in the care of people with dementia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Healthcare Innovation Expo 2013 starts tomorrow

    The Healthcare Innovation Expo will take place in London on 13 and 14 March, exhibiting the latest developments in healthcare.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Successful applicants announced for stage 1 of the department’s dementia environment funding

    The Department of Health has announced the successful applicants for stage 1 of the £50 million funding of capital projects to improve care environments for people with dementia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alzheimer’s Society launches Dementia Friends information sessions

    From today, people across England will be able to sign up for sessions to become a Dementia Friend.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron joins the Dementia Friends

    Learn what it's like to live with dementia. Join the Prime Minister and become a Dementia Friend.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alzheimer’s Society publishes data on dementia diagnosis rates

    The Alzheimer’s Society has released new data on the rates of dementia diagnosis in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government