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  • 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

  • Variations in dementia diagnosis revealed

    New figures from the Alzheimer's Society show a wide variation in diagnosis rates in Britain.

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

  • Pioneering dementia research projects receive £22 million government boost

    Twenty one pioneering research projects to boost dementia diagnosis rates and trial ground breaking treatments have been selected to receive a share of £22million of Government funding, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced…

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

  • Funding made available for dementia research projects

    The Department of Health has made £22 million available to 21 pioneering research projects to boost dementia diagnosis rates and trial ground-breaking treatments.

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

  • Thousands of patients with long-term conditions and dementia could benefit as GP contract proposals are unveiled

    Thousands more patients are set to receive potentially life saving care as the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt today unveiled the Government's blueprint for changes to the GP contract.

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

  • ‘Christmas to remember’ campaign aims to raise awareness of dementia

    The ‘Christmas to remember’ campaign was launched by actress Carey Mulligan and the Prime Minister at Downing Street this morning.

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

  • PM & Carey Mulligan launch dementia campaign 'Xmas to Remember'

    New campaign to help relatives spot and support loved ones with dementia over the festive season.

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

  • One million dementia friends to be created

    Britain’s biggest ever project to challenge the way the public thinks about and acts on dementia A million people are needed to take part…

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

  • One million ‘Dementia Friends’ will help make life better for people with dementia

    The Dementia Friends scheme is the country’s biggest ever project to change the way people think about dementia.

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

  • Dementia Challenge progress report published

    A progress report published today gives an update on the first 7 months of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge.

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

  • Government announces next steps on Dementia Challenge

    Alongside the publication of the Dementia Challenge progress report, and the launch of the Dementia Friends programme, the government has announced a number of measures as part of the next phase of the Dementia Challenge.

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

  • Could you be a 'Dementia Friend'?

    David Cameron welcomes Britain's biggest ever project to challenge the way the public thinks about and acts on dementia.

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

  • £50 million investment to give people with dementia specially designed care homes and wards

    Dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia, which aid treatment by helping avoid confusion and keeping patients calm, was announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • UK bids to become world-leader in dementia research with call for global collaboration

    The Government is bringing together pharmaceutical industry leaders and biotech experts to showcase the UK's world-leading research facilities and discuss how to drive forward global work against dementia.

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

  • Government holds dementia research showcase event

    The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on…

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

  • Dementia campaign launches

    The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer's Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia.

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

  • 'A Day to Remember'

    The campaign will encourage people to have that first 'difficult conversation' with a friend or family member when they spot the signs and symptoms of dementia.

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