The First One
Somewhere, someone alive today could be the first one cured of Alzheimer's.
Thanks to research, a cure is in sight. With your support, we can get to a cure, faster.
Our vision
Our vision is a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
We exist for a cure.
With your support, we will stop dementia.
-
Prime Minister unveils £48M investment to combat dementia
The BARBARA Alliance aims to accelerate dementia research, improve access to clinical trials and help deliver new treatments to people sooner.
-
Sign our petition and help us reach 10,000 signatures
New dementia treatments and tests are coming. Sign our petition and get the NHS Ready for a Cure.
-
Following the same people for 80 years - what did researchers discover?
Find out how Insight 46 has transformed our understanding of brain health and dementia risk.
-
Read our latest issue of Cure magazine
In the Autumn edition, discover how we're getting to a cure faster.
Challenge your brain
Stay sharp with the Think Brain Health picture puzzle. How many train stations can you find hidden in this image?
Learn about dementia
Dementia information
Did you know that dementia is not a disease in itself?
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly.
We provide accredited information about dementia that is up to date, trustworthy and evidence based.
-
Read our quick guide
Dementia is not something that just happens to people as they get older. It is caused by different diseases.
-
Learn about the types of dementia
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly.
-
Find out more about reducing your risk
We are driving projects that will accelerate the science of dementia risk and empower people to make informed decisions.
Find out about our research
Research
We're striving for a cure, by revolutionising the way dementia is treated, diagnosed and prevented.
With your support, we will be able to speed up our progress and change the lives of people affected by dementia.
-
Find out how we do it
With your support, from our first research project in 1998, we have now committed over £171 million of funding for ground-breaking dementia research.
-
Read our strategy
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the world’s largest dedicated funder of dementia research.
-
Get involved in research
On this page you will find information about how to get involved in dementia research studies.
Latest news and events
News
