Nominate your Dementia Hero in Cheshire

Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021 which will be hosted by Alzheimer’s Society supporter and TV presenter, writer and journalist Richard Madeley in May.

The awards, which are sponsored by Tunstall Healthcare, will take place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday 20 May during Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) and will showcase the stories of people doing outstanding things during the pandemic – Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia heroes.

Steve Green, Alzheimer’s Society Cheshire, Merseyside and Isle of Man Area Manager said:

“Lockdown has been tough for all of us. But imagine how much worse it would have been if you couldn’t understand why it was happening: why you no longer saw your loved ones; why your carers stopped visiting or why they wore masks. Tragically, this was reality for tens of thousands of people living with dementia in the UK. And it was also the reality for carers, who were left unable to visit their loved ones, or without precious respite.

“Throughout the pandemic, individuals, groups and organisations have shown incredible support for people affected by dementia. We want to recognise these dementia heroes. The awards will recognise the inspirational achievements of those who care for people with dementia, those finding innovative solutions in research, and the campaigners and media fighting for the rights of people with dementia.

“Since the pandemic began, Alzheimer’s Society has helped huge numbers of people affected by dementia get the support they need, from speaking to one of our Dementia Advisers, to accessing information and advice on our website. Our services have been nearly 3 million times since lockdown began in March 2020, showing that people affected by dementia need us now more than ever.”

Nominations close on Friday 5 March. It’s quick and easy to nominate your dementia hero. Just visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementiaheroawards

For more information about Dementia Action Week visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/DAW

About Alzheimer’s Society:

• Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, fund research, campaign to improve care and create lasting change for people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Dementia devastates lives. Alzheimer’s Society research shows that 850,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia.
• Dementia deaths are rising year on year and 225,000 will develop dementia this year - that’s one every three minutes.
• Dementia costs the UK economy over £26 billion per year. This is the equivalent of more than £30,000 per person with dementia. 
• Alzheimer’s Society funds research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of all types of dementia, committing to spend at least £100 million on research over the next decade, and is a founding partner of the UK Dementia Research Institute.
• Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
• Let's take on dementia together. Volunteer. Donate. Campaign for change. Whatever you do, unite with us against dementia. 
• Alzheimer’s Society relies on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0330 333 0804 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk.  
• Alzheimer’s Society provides the Dementia Connect support line (0333 150 3456)
• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @Alzheimerssoc and Like us on Facebook
• Alzheimer’s Society YouTube channel www.youtube.com/AlzheimersSociety

About the Dementia Hero Awards:

• There are 10 award categories in which anyone can nominate an individual, group or organisation; Care and Compassion; Professional Excellence; Campaigning; Research; Innovation; Dementia Friendly Business; Fundraising; Print / Online Journalism; Broadcast Journalism; Dementia Voice. This year we also have one overall special award for ‘Outstanding Achievement’, celebrating those who have gone above and beyond during the pandemic to improve the lives and champion the rights of people affected by dementia.

Pictured - Alzheimer’s Society supporter and TV presenter, writer and journalist Richard Madeley.