Resources - Websites

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY UK

Alzheimer's Society is a UK care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. It operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while its sister charities Alzheimer Scotland, and Alzheimer Society of Ireland cover Scotland and the Republic of Ireland respectively. Source: Wikipedia

Read more: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK

Alzheimer's Research UK is a dementia research charity in the United Kingdom, founded in 1992 as the Alzheimer's Research Trust. Source: Wikipedia

Read more: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/

DEMENTIA UK

Dementia UK is a charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. It aims to support those living with dementia and their families, primarily through their specialist nurses, called Admiral Nurses. As of 2022, they have 376 Admiral Nurses working throughout the UK. Wikipedia

Read more: https://www.dementiauk.org/

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION (US Based)

According to their website 'Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organisation in Alzheimer's care, support and research.'

Read more: https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-facts-and-figures-infographic.pdf

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INTERNATIONAL (US Based)

Alzheimer's Disease International, according to their website is 'the international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations around the world; in official relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO)'.

Read more: https://www.alzint.org/about-us/

CARERS TRUST

The Carers Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom which supports carers. It works with a network of partner organisations to help carers with the challenges of their caring roles. Source: Wikipedia

Read more: https://carers.org/

AGE UK

Age UK is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, formed on 25 February 2009 and launched on 1 April 2009, as a merging of Age Concern England and Help the Aged. Source: Wikipedia

Read more: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

SAMARITANS

Samaritans is a UK based charity that supports people who have depression and suicidal thoughts. They are available to provide support on the phone, by email or in person at one of their locations.

Read more: https://www.samaritans.org/

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

Read more: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia

MERI YAADAIN BAME DEMENTIA

Dr Mohammad Akhlak MBE has been a voice for the ethnic minorities in terms of providing advice and consulting to families with persons with dementia. He is involved in research, as well as spreading the word about dementia.

Read more: www.meriyaadain.co.uk