Our policy team work to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This section gives an overview of how we do this.

People with dementia and their carers face healthcare inequalities from their first diagnosis to the end of their lives. These inequalities affect their ability to get an accurate and timely diagnosis ...

DiADeM is a tool to support GPs in diagnosing dementia for people living with advanced dementia in a care home setting. It has been developed by the Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Strategic Clinical ...

If a person has sleep problems caused by dementia, they should see their GP, who may refer them to a specialist. Find out about different sleep problems and what support and care is available for a ...

Assistive technology refers to devices or systems that help maintain or improve a person’s ability to do things in everyday life. These can assist with a range of difficulties, including problems with ...

Keeping safe is important for people with dementia who want to remain living at home, and for friends and family members who are supporting them. You may find you’re having difficulties keeping safe.

Our videos, podcasts and audio factsheets feature real people and their personal experiences, ways to help families with dementia, advice on what to do if you're worried about your memory, and much ...

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The causes of young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, are different from those in older people. The young-onset of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this ...

The issues faced by someone with young-onset dementia will be very different to those experienced by someone older. This page includes information on talking to children about a diagnosis, driving and ...

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How can a carer communicate with a person with dementia? (Code HS9) How can a carer for a person with dementia get support? (Code HS10) Select a topic from the list ...