Dementia Action Week 2025
This year the focus is on diagnosis and highlighting the most common symptoms of dementia.
Put simply 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia can affect every part of a persons life and of those around them.
A dementia diagnosis is vital
Diagnosis is vital to give people access to the care, treatment and support they desperately need. Yet, incredibly, 1 in 3 people with dementia do not have a diagnosis. 91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis
If you're worried about yourself, or someone close to you, get help describing your symptoms to a GP by filling in the symptoms checklist.
How a diagnosis can help you
An early diagnosis helps you to access:
- the right support to live as well as possible, including treatments to help with symptoms
- information to help you and others understand the changes you’re experiencing
- any benefits or legal protection you may be entitled to
Speaking to your GP is the starting point.
How to get a dementia diagnosis
Support Information
Dementia Connect Support line:
0333 150 3456 to talk to dementia advisers.
- Monday to Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
- Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Non English speakers and people with speech or hearing difficulties find support information at: Dementia support line | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)
Support in Halton:
Alzheimer's Society support
0151 420 8010
Admiral Nurses will look at the needs of both the carer and the person living with dementia to offer expert, practical, clinical and emotional support.
admiralnurseservice@merseycare.nhs.uk
01928 247 130
