Burnham makes dementia a priority

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a forty eight million pound partnership to accelerate dementia research. He spoke after his father Roy died from Alzheimer's last month.

Government and industry combine funding

A government investment of thirty three million pounds combines with funding from Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK and Gates Ventures to recruit more people for clinical studies.

Burnham's vision for Britain

Burnham said he wanted Britain to be the country that makes the breakthrough and delivers the cure for dementia the world has been waiting for.

“I want Britain to be the country that makes the breakthrough and delivers the cure for dementia the world has been waiting for.”

Barbara Alliance supports new treatments

The capital will support The Barbara Alliance, set up in memory of late EastEnders star Dame Barbara Windsor to speed up new dementia treatments.

Health Data Research Service launched

Dementia becomes a top priority of the new Health Data Research Service, backed by up to six hundred million pounds from the Government and the Wellcome Trust.

New platform simplifies trial recruitment

A new platform will link health records, scientific data and clinical trial infrastructure to make candidate selection for future studies much simpler.

Scott Mitchell welcomes Barbara's legacy

Dame Barbara's widower Scott Mitchell said the announcement means Barbara will be remembered for more than her acting career, and he is hugely excited with the progress being made.

“For me, this means Barbara won't just be remembered for her bra flying off in Carry On Camping, she's got a second legacy.”