Record Details
| NGO | Alzheimer's Society |
|---|---|
| Address | Alzheimer's Society, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London, SW1P 1PH |
| Telephone | 020 73060606 |
| enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk | |
| Website | www.alzheimers.org.uk |
| Background Information | The Alzheimer's Society describes itself as "the leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia." Active in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Society was established by Cora Phillips and Morella Kayman, after personal experience of caring for people with dementia. Charity no. 296645, company no. 02115499. Sources: www.alzheimers.org.uk; www.charity-commission.gov.uk |
| Year Created | 1979 |
| Other Names / Antecedent Bodies | Alzheimer's Disease Society (1979-1999). The Society also goes by the working names of Alzheimer's, and Alzheimer's Dementia Care and Research |
| Related Organisations | Alzheimer Europe; Alzheimer's Disease International |
| Membership | |
| Keywords | Disability; Ill-Health, medicine, counselling and rehabilitation; Older people; Science and scientific research; Social care. |
| Collections | This organisation was contacted by DANGO and to date we have received no reply. |
| Last Edited By | RC at 26/08/2009 11:09:19 |
