The Alzheimer’s Society is the leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers.

It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia.

Our Vision-

Our vision is of a radically improved world for people with dementia.

A world where they have their rights recognised, where they can fully contribute to family and community life and where they can live with dignity, free from discrimination.

A world where they, and those who care for them, have their needs fully met. A world, ultimately, where dementia can be defeated.

Programmes and Activities-

Information - The Society provides clear, comprehensive and accurate information about all forms of dementia, and about caring, legal and financial issues, social and health services and benefits.

Factsheets

Helpline

Local help and support - A network of carers groups, carers' contacts, befriending projects and telephone helplines is available to provide local support for people with dementia and their carers.

Publications - The Society produces booklets, reports, videos, audiotapes and a monthly newsletter.

Training - Courses and high quality training materials are produced by the Society for professionals and care service providers.

Care services - Quality day care and home care services are provided through the Society's local branches

Carer support - The Society supports families in financial need and promotes respite care, holidays and other breaks for carers.

Campaigning - The Society develops policy, raises public awareness and seeks to educate politicians, policy makers and planners. It campaigns for the needs and interests of people with dementia and their carers to be recognised in improved health and social care.

Research - Research into dementia is funded through the Society's Quality Research in Dementia programme, involving people with dementia and their carers in setting research priorities in the areas of cause, cure and care.

Including everyone - The Society works with groups of people who may need specialist support or advice.

Partnership - The Society co-operates with and gives grants to other charities providing complementary services to people with dementia and their families and works in partnership with health authorities and social services.

International - As a member of Alzheimer Europe and Alzheimer’s Disease International the Society contributes to worldwide efforts to tackle the problem of dementia, and as one of the leading organisations it supports the development of carers organisations in other countries.