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The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Research UK

Succession’s Brian Cox calls on government to bolster NHS for dementia treatment

Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched the Ready for a Cure campaign and petition.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Three middle-age health habits that could delay dementia for 13 years

A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

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Limiting sugar before the age of two could cut risk of dementia, study suggests

Having less sugar before the age of two was found to reduce dementia risk by 23 per cent

The Independent UK · Jul 29

How a simple blood test could spot signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’

A simple blood test may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease long before someone shows symptoms, a new study has revealed

The Independent UK · May 28

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

The findings show that Alzheimer’s may be present in midlife and already linked to cognitive differences, researchers said.

Evening Standard · May 28

Slow Alzheimer’s diagnoses ‘mean UK patients missing out on experimental treatments’

Alzheimer’s Research UK says patients at risk of being left behind as lack of formal or accurate diagnoses closes door to trials

The Guardian - UK · May 5

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EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Quirke on running the London Marathon for his mum Pauline Quirke

Pauline Quirke’s son Charlie Quirke talks exclusively about his mum’s dementia diagnosis and why he’s taking on an emotional marathon challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK…

WhatToWatch · Apr 21

Here are eight ways to reduce your risk of dementia

Age is widely considered the biggest risk factor for dementia, but there are other factors you can control

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Study finds 10% of over-70s in UK could have Alzheimer’s-like changes in brain

Findings mean more than 1 million people could meet NHS criteria for treatment with anti-amyloid drugs

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Pauline Quirke’s son raises more than £177,000 in Alzheimer’s charity trek

Charlie Quirke decided to take on the challenge following his mother’s diagnosis with dementia in 2021.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Pauline Quirke still 'giggling and happy' despite dementia battle, says Linda Robson

The actress’ son Charlie, 31, also discussed the ‘emotional’ challenge he’s undertaking in her honour

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Pauline Quirke health update shared after heartbreaking dementia diagnosis

‘Birds of a Feather’ star remains ‘funny and happy’ four years after discovering news

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Pauline Quirke 'Deteriorating': Family Opens Up About Actress' Dementia - 'Still Funny'

Pauline Quirke's family say her dementia has worsened but she still shows humour and warmth, as friends reflect on her enduring impact on UK television.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Pauline Quirke’s family give dementia update as son launches Alzheimer’s charity trek

Pauline Quirke is best known for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the sitcom Birds Of A Feather

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Son of Birds Of A Feather star to take part in Alzheimer’s charity trek

Charlie Quirke is walking 140km to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK after his mother Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Dame Judi Dench says she's now too blind to watch theatre or TV but still wants the dirt on Celebrity Traitors

The double Oscar-winning actress, 90, has long battled age-related macular degeneration

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough as scientists discover potential new treatment

A novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the disease

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Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s

Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Dementia diagnosis is ‘slow, unequal and unfit for purpose’, carers warn

It is estimated that there are 982,000 people with dementia in the UK

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Almost a quarter of NHS dementia staff ‘feel unable to give patients best care’

Workers are ‘being let down by a system that isn’t keeping pace with the scale of the challenge’, according to Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Euronews · Sep 10, 2025

This simple blood test could revolutionise Alzheimer’s diagnosis, say UK researchers

The new blood test could make early, accurate diagnosis far more accessible and affordable, potentially speeding up treatment and support for thousands of families.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

Doctors trial £100 blood test that could transform how NHS detects Alzheimer’s

More than 1,000 patients to take part in trial to see if the approach leads to faster and more reliable diagnoses

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

British patients trial major new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and linked to the build-up of two key proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau.

Ideal Home · Sep 3, 2025

Dobbies has created a £15 'sensory' bulb collection with Alzheimer’s Research UK to fill your garden with colour

Dobbies and Alzheimer's Research UK are aiming to raise £10,000 for vital research via their new bulb collection

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