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We are delighted to share that our Chief Executive, Hilary Evans-Newton, has been recognised with a CBE in the 2025 King’s New Years Honours for services to charity and dementia research.
Hilary has transformed Alzheimer’s Research UK into the leading funder of dementia research with the search for a cure at it’s heart.
Read more: bit.ly/4sagcA5
ALT A photo of Hilary Evans-Newton with an orange text box "Hilary Evans-Newton awarded CBE". The Alzheimer's Research UK logo is in the top right corner.
David Thomas retweeted
Great to join @AlzResearchUK in Parliament recently for their #DementiaUnseen event, celebrating the voices of over 67,000 people who’ve called for those affected by dementia to have the right to an early and accurate diagnosis. 🧡🧠
David Thomas retweeted
Drug maker Novo Nordisk has announced that its weight-loss drug semaglutide doesn’t slow memory or thinking decline in people with early Alzheimer’s.
This is disappointing news for those affected by the disease.
ALT "Weight loss drug does not slow Alzheimer's, study suggests."
David Thomas retweeted
I've written about my thoughts, tangentially to the inquiry, on covid post-mortems. About confident maths, lack of confidence, and whether we should experiment on kids (we should).
If I ever write about covid again, assume it's a hostage situation.
thetimes.com/article/3c7c892…
David Thomas retweeted
Great to join @AlzResearchUK in Parliament recently for their #DementiaUnseen event, celebrating the voices of over 67,000 people who’ve called for those affected by dementia to have the right to an early and accurate diagnosis.
David Thomas retweeted
Today our Chief Executive Cath Stanley is Chairing @NeuroAlliance AGM. Fighting for a better future for people affected by neurological conditions. Standing Together for the 1 in 6
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"If this campaign helps even one person avoid the pain, fear and confusion of a delayed diagnosis, then it’s made a difference.”
Yesterday, presenter Anneka Rice helped us deliver our #DementiaUnseen petition straight to Downing Street, alongside our ambassador Scott Mitchell and supporters Dineo Moema, and Marian and Geoff Wheeler.
Find out more: alzheimersresearchuk.org/new…
ALT Group of people holding an orange banner reading "MAKE DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS A RIGHT" in front of the Palace of Westminster.
David Thomas retweeted
You can still support our dementia diagnosis petition.
Sign online to help us keep pushing for change: alzres.uk/unseen-scl
David Thomas retweeted
67,000 voices – one message that couldn’t be ignored.
Today we delivered your signatures straight to 10 Downing Street, urging the Government fix the crisis in dementia diagnosis.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our #DementiaUnseen campaign.
David Thomas retweeted
We're now at Downing Street, about to deliver our petition calling on the Government for an early and accurate dementia diagnosis.
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We did it — together.🧡
67,000 voices delivered to the Government to make sure no one with dementia goes unseen.
David Thomas retweeted
Welcome to our AGM and Community Conference. We hope you have a lovely time, don't forget to tag us in any photos
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🧠 We’re setting an ambitious goal: diagnose 92% of dementia patients within 18 weeks of referral by 2029 - up from less than 50% today.
From blood tests to AI, research and innovation can transform dementia care, improving lives and easing pressure on the NHS.
ALT Transforming dementia care through innovation
Great to see the issue of dementia diagnosis being raised in the Lords. Thank you @MRitchieSD 👏
A huge thank you to @MRitchieSD for supporting our calls to improve #dementia diagnosis & treatment.
Speaking in @UKHouseofLords yesterday, Baroness Ritchie asked when the Government will set an 18-week target for everyone with dementia to get a care plan.
#DementiaUnseen
David Thomas retweeted
Half of Brits fear dementia more than any other health condition.
That’s one of the striking findings from our latest Dementia Attitudes Monitor, launched today.
Find out more: alzheimersresearchuk.org/new…
David Thomas retweeted
That’s a wrap for this year’s party conferences!
We’ve made new connections, asked tough questions & had important conversations about the future of #dementia diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Stay tuned for our event insights - coming next week!
David Thomas retweeted
Published today, @AlzResearchUK’s Dementia Attitudes Monitor has revealed the devastating reality of dementia.
Half of UK adults fear it more than any other health condition.
Read the full report here: alzheimersresearchuk.org/new…
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We're in Manchester, wrapping up party conference season with the @Conservatives.
We'll be spotlighting our #DementiaUnseen campaign, and championing the need for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment to every MP we talk to.
Find out more from the team below.
#CPC25