The Young Dementia Network
A community of people living with young onset dementia, their family and friends, as well as professionals who work in the field of health and social care and voluntary sector
Join hereWhat is the Young Dementia Network?
The Young Dementia Network is a collaborative network, an influencing community, seeking to improve lives through campaigning and empowering people with knowledge and information. We plan to bring about significant change that will have a lasting benefit in the future.
Find out moreAbout young onset dementia
Dementia is termed ‘young onset’ when it affects people before the age of 65. There are over 70,800 people estimated to be living with the condition in the UK.
Find out moreCurrent research and campaigns
The Young Dementia Network is an influencing community and takes an active role in promoting research and involvement opportunities.
Get involvedOur resources
The Young Dementia Network is creating a range of resources for people living with young onset dementia, their family members, professionals, commissioners and service developers.
Find out moreOur newsletter
Young Dementia Network News is our regular newsletter which shares Network activities, our members’ news and the latest young onset dementia related information, events and involvement opportunities.
Sign upI want to work with and help those who are trying to help me and my friends. I am particularly impressed with what the Young Dementia Network has achieved with limited resources for a group of people so often overlooked
– Hilary Doxford, living with young onset dementia and Young Dementia Network steering group member