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May 19, 2025
Living with dementia, or supporting someone who is, can feel overwhelming, isolating and relentless. But you’re not alone. There’s more help out there than most people realise, and a lot of it is completely free.
So, in honour of Dementia Action Week, we’ve pulled together a big list of UK-wide charities, resources, and free support – from carer breaks to memory cafés, helplines, and practical tools you can use today.
Because every person living with dementia deserves dignity, care and connection. And every carer deserves support too.
Organised by Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week is about taking steps – big or small – to help improve the lives of people affected by dementia. That includes those living with it, their loved ones, carers, and local communities.
This year’s theme? Diagnosis. Getting one, understanding it, and not facing it alone.
The UK’s leading dementia charity – and a lifeline for many.
Use their postcode tool to find local services: alzheimers.org.uk
Not just for older adults – Age UK has dedicated dementia support too:
Find your local branch here: ageuk.org.uk/services
Specialist dementia nurses offering one-to-one support for families.
Ask your GP or social worker to refer you – or self-refer via dementiauk.org
Run by local councils, churches or charities – and totally free.
Re-engage tackles loneliness for older and disabled adults, including people with dementia.
Yes, really – many are getting involved.
Search your local council’s site or call your library to ask what’s on.
Looking after someone with dementia can feel like a full-time job – without the pay, the breaks, or the backup. Here’s where to get free support as a carer:
Most UK regions have at least one – offering:
Dementia is classed as a disability under UK law – which means you or the person you care for may be entitled to financial support:
Get free support with applications from:
Whether you’re living with dementia, caring for someone who is, or simply trying to understand more – you are not alone.
It’s okay to ask for help.
It’s okay to feel tired.
And it’s always okay to lean on the free support that’s out there.
Let’s make dementia support visible, accessible and free from shame.
