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Volunteers play so many roles at Alzheimer Scotland. Whether it's lending a helping hand at their local Centre, manning our 24h Freephone Dementia Helpline, or holding the bucket at a national collection, volunteers are essential to our work. This week, we want to say a huge thank you to every one of our generous and dedicated volunteers.

Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt and colleagues took part in a Dementia Friends information session

Alzheimer Scotland has launched a dementia-friendly walking football league.

Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland explains our plans and aspirations for supporting people with dementia in Scotland.

University of the West of Scotland has secured a top national higher education award for pioneering dementia educational resource ‘Class in a Bag’

Claire recently lost her Granddad to Alzheimer’s disease and will be taking part in this year’s Dundee Kiltwalk in his memory. During her Grandad’s illness, Claire’s family received support from the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre in Dundee. Here, Claire tells us about their experience and how she believes that with the right support, people can live well with dementia.  

The Scottish Dementia Brain Tissue Bank is being relaunched today to process donations of brain tissue from people with dementia, to assist with research now and in the future.

Alzheimer Scotland will co-host a special Parliamentary Reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 10 years since the launch of the ground-breaking Charter of Rights for people with Dementia and their Carers in Scotland.