UK medicines regulator MHRA has approved the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, for use in the UK. However, an interim decision by NICE has deemed lecanemab not cost-effective for the NHS.

When David’s wife Jeanette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017, they were determined to live as full a life as possible, for as long as possible.

Grief and Loss is a resource leaflet by the National Dementia Carer Action Network (NDCAN). This leaflet was created by NDCAN members to help other carers of people with dementia.

Moving into a Care Home is a resource leaflet by the National Dementia Carer Action Network (NDCAN). This leaflet was created by NDCAN members to help other carers of people with dementia.

North Ayrshire Trading Standards have warned that there have been recent reports of phone scams where a cold caller says they work for the NHS or a local health team. Find out more here.

John’s wife Janice, 67, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018. He talks about the vital support he’s had from family and friends across the community in supporting Janice and their fundraising activities.

The Dementia Resource Centre provides a hub for people with dementia and their families to meet in a friendly and supportive environment, whilst having access to information, advice and a range of personalised supports.

Ceri’s mum Margo, 85, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023. She talks about the importance of making new memories and of keeping her mum’s sense of fun alive. 

A new report published today has identified two new ways to lower our risk of dementia, and estimates that up to 45% of cases could be preventable. The Lancet Commission report adds ‘uncorrected vision loss’ and ‘high cholesterol’ to the previous list of 12 modifiable risk factors.

Retired police detective and grandfather-of-14 Neil White, 68, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023. He describes his determination to live the best life possible with dementia, and how he decided to zipslide across the Clyde for Alzheimer Scotland.