Dementia & Dementia Carers Information and Resources
Dementia information
A quick guide to dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK explains what dementia is, who is most likely to be affected, and whether there is any cure: a quick guide to dementia.
Types of dementia
Dementia is not a single disease – there are many different forms. Alzheimer’s Research UK looks at the most common types of dementia, and provides information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatments: types of dementia.
Getting a diagnosis
Advice from Dementia UK on recognising the possible signs and symptoms of dementia, and what to do next: getting a diagnosis.
Dementia and COVID-19
Caring during COVID-19
Our partner organisation, Bromley Well, has produced a booklet for family carers focused on coping with a caring role in the time of COVID-19: download the booklet.
Information for families caring for someone with dementia
Advice on what carers can do to look after themselves, and the people they care for, at this time: view the guidance.
Dementia wellbeing in the COVID-19 pandemic
This NHS resource is primarily aimed at clinicians working with people with dementia, but can also be used by people with dementia and carers: dementia wellbeing in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple languages COVID-19 guidance Â
The Race Equality Foundation has produced a national resource of written, spoken and video translations of guidance on coronavirus and other information to support those with dementia, their families and carers: access the materials.