Our hope and aim is that this website helps people to be well informed about dementia. So you know where to turn to for support, so you aren’t afraid to talk to someone if you are concerned that you, or someone you care about, are experiencing the symptoms of dementia.
Getting a diagnosis of dementia
Information about the benefits of seeking a dementia diagnosis, and drugs and therapies that might help dementia symptoms.
Caring for carers
Information about support for carers who are looking after someone with dementia. Includes support for young carers and for children and young people affected by dementia. Help if you need a break from your caring role.
Knowing who to turn to
Information about support as your dementia progresses and who might provide this, as well as emergency and crisis support. Includes how to get involved with dementia research.
Being well informed
Information about legislation and rights, how dementia may affect your finances, and brain health. Includes dementia information advice from national organisations.
Living well with dementia
Find out about support if you have recently been diagnosed with dementia and for minority ethnic communities. Information about staying independent and safe at home and while out and about, and the technology that can help you.
Health and social care support
Find out about dementia friendly communities, meaningful activities, social care and support, accommodation options, paying for care at home, and cost of moving into a care home.
Young onset dementia
Information for people under the age of 65 who have dementia. Includes support for those in employment.