Other Dementia and Research Initiatives

There are lots of other ways you can help beat dementia or make a difference to researchers. Below we’ve collated just some of the different things you can do. From learning more about clinical research, to making your community a better place to live with dementia, there’s something here for everyone.

 

Research initiative

NIHR makes it even easier to be part of research

A new NIHR website makes it easier than ever to find out about UK research studies and take part. It makes information about current research available to anyone, at a time and place that is convenient.

Health Research Authority launches consultation

More and more of us are taking part in research studies. However, research findings are not necessarily written in a way that patients and the public can understand. Transparency about what research is going on, and what its findings are, is important for patients and the public so the HRA are looking to consult on a draft strategy to tackle this issue. 

Great Minds

 
Great Minds is a register for people who are interested in contributing to dementia research. The register recruits by invitation from existing affiliated studies. Great Minds is primarily a pre-clinical registry but is also open to those with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia (as long as they have the ability to give their informed consent). 
 

Dementia initiative

Dementia Friends

Learn more about what it is like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action. Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend.
 
 

Dementia statistics

How many people in the UK know someone living with dementia?  How much money is spent on dementia research in the UK? Find out the answers to these and much more from this website managed by Alzheimer's Research UK.

TIDE - dementia carer network

TIDE (Together In Dementia Everyday) are a UK wide involvement network of carers, and former carers, of people with dementia, using voices for change.