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Government ambition to find cure for dementia by 2025 boosted by large rise in people volunteering to take part in research studies.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Research project explores the role of nature and outdoor activity in enabling people to live well with dementia.
Major pharmaceutical companies, Alzheimer’s Research UK and government all commit in principle to investing in the fund.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has today upheld its recommendation against screening everyone aged 65 and over for dementia.
The judges awarded a share of the £150,000 prize to 3 schemes from across the country.
Cost of dementia to businesses predicted to double, as the number of those living with the condition is set to rise over 1 million, by 2030.
The Prime Minister spoke at a summit of world health and finance leaders in London about dementia, finance and social impact investment.
Prime Minister commits to new action to accelerate progress on dementia drugs, with a focus on patents, funding and patient access to new medicines.
PHE launches a new health intelligence network in partnership with NHS England, supported by the Department of Health and key stakeholders.
In Dementia Awareness Week, the Secretary of State for Health speaks about what is being done to tackle dementia.
Blackfriars Consensus Statement calls for new national focus to reduce risk of developing dementia.
Council to champion dementia research and development and unlock investment around the world.
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb talks about his ambitions for the new 2 year Positive and Safe programme.
190,000 new ‘Dementia Friends’ at M&S, Argos, Homebase, Lloyds Bank and Lloyds Pharmacy
Today, for the first time, health leaders from the developed world have come together to map out how they will fight dementia.
The Prime Minister spoke at the G8 Dementia Summit today about the global challenge of dementia, and the role life sciences play in the UK.
The summit on 11 December brings together G8 ministers and other delegates to discuss dementia.
Duncan Selbie welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on the prevention of dementia and helping people to live well with the condition.
Jeremy Hunt on the importance of research, early diagnosis and reducing the stigma around dementia at the G8 Summit on dementia.
David Cameron will unveil millions of pounds of investment in life sciences today as special G8 summit agrees landmark deal on dementia.
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