Campaign for change
Alzheimer Scotland works nationally and locally to make sure that nobody faces dementia alone.
How Alzheimer Scotland is campaigning for change
Everyone affected by dementia deserves to have their voice heard. That’s why we campaign hard for better services, fairer policies and greater awareness across Scotland.
We make sure that people who make decisions about policy, strategy, services, support and legislation see dementia as a priority and listen to people with personal experience when making the decisions which will impact them.
What we’re campaigning for
- better access to diagnosis
- expanded post diagnostic support
- increased support for carers
- a fair and equitable social care system
Charter of Rights
In 2009, a ‘Charter of Rights’ was created that set out to ensure that the rights of people with dementia and their carers are fully recognised at all levels of government and by individuals and non-governmental organisations. You can download a copy of this below.
How you can get involved
Stop the cuts
Scotland is sleepwalking into a dementia care crisis – and we must act now. Vital community services that support tens of thousands of people living with dementia, their families, and carers are being cut across the country. Add your name to our petition.
Active voice
Our Active Voice groups, the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN), use their lived experience to help shape policy and practice along with upholding rights and driving change.
Share your story
Your story can help us drive change. By sharing your experiences, you can raise awareness, inspire support, and show others that they’re not facing dementia alone.
