All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, is undertaking an inquiry into dementia research in the UK and the Government’s commitment to implement a ‘Dementia Moonshot’. The inquiry will examine the current state of dementia research in the UK, how this compares internationally and how the pandemic has impacted the research field. The inquiry will also consider what support the Government can give to the sector – including the realisation of their commitment to double dementia research funding to £160m per year – and how this money can be best spent to ensure that the UK is a world leader in dementia research.

Last week the enquiry received information from various people including Jane Ward, Alzheimer’s Society Volunteer, David Thomas from Alzheimer’s Research UK, Professor Martin Rossor, NIHR National Director for Dementia Research and Professor Bart De Strooper, Director of the UK Dementia Research Institute.