We are united in our purpose to improve the lives of people with young onset & their families now & create positive change for the future. The Young Dementia Network
• is focused on the needs and wishes of the person living with young onset dementia and their family.
• connects and informs people - empowering and enabling members by sharing knowledge, creating resources and providing a welcomi
ng community.
• campaigns for change to policy and practice to provide high quality tailored support and provision for young onset dementia.
• works to increase knowledge, understanding and awareness of young onset dementia.
• has a growing membership that includes people living with young onset dementia, family and friends, as well as people working in health and social care, the voluntary and dementia research sectors.
• is free to join and inclusive. Members may choose to join simply to keep informed, or to get actively involved in our campaigns, activities and in research opportunities.
• is a digital community. Every member receives a regular e-news update, and access to free young onset dementia resources.
• is led by a Steering Group of people living with young onset dementia and family members, senior specialist health care clinicians and academic researchers, and leaders of related voluntary and provider organisations.
• is hosted by Dementia UK.
