Dementia Action Week 2023

News - 17 May 2023

Dementia Action Week runs from the 15th-21st May. Each year, Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia. This year's theme is dementia diagnosis.

Dementia diagnosis rates have stagnated, many are facing dementia alone, without access to the vital support that a diagnosis can bring.

This Dementia Action Week the Alzheimer's Society are encouraging individuals and their families to seek a timely diagnosis and avoid reaching crisis point.

Getting a diagnosis can be daunting, but they believe it’s better to know. And so do 91% of people living with dementia.

Complete the symptoms checklist

If you're worried about yourself or someone close to you, complete the symptoms checklist and show it to a GP or health professional. You can fill in the checklist online or print it out and complete it offline.

Complete a dementia symptoms checklist here or print a copy here.

Dementia Connect Support line:

Call: 0333 150 3456 to talk to dementia advisers.

Monday to Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Non English speakers and people with speech or hearing difficulties find support information at: Dementia support line | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)