Fiona Carragher

Chief Policy and Research Officer @alzheimerssoc | Visiting Professor @UlsterUni | Previously Deputy Chief Scientific Officer @NHSEngland | Mum of 3 boys

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

@Gill_Livingston @alzheimerssoc @Telegraph Such a heart warming photo Gill and an important piece. Thank you so much for working with us on this to raise awareness of the steps we can all take to reduce our risk of developing dementia

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

@Cunningcastpod @alzheimerssoc @Tony_Robinson Great memories of this from last year! Worth a listen if you missed this

[World Dementia Council @WorldDementia]

Also happening in a parallel session “Disrupting Diagnosing: A Health System Priority?” with @joannepikedrph, Brad Conner, @FiCarragher and @RicciMilstein

[Dementia Researcher @demrescommunity]

🔬 @alzheimerssoc & UK Dementia Trials Network are improving access to clinical trials. They need input from people with dementia & their carers.

📝 Share this survey & help shape the future of research!

https://t.co/ufUXUEmGWM

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Dementia, including a dementia diagnosis target, has been removed from the NHS Operational Planning Guidance.

This is a step backwards and sends the message that dementia doesn't matter.

#DementiaDeservesDiagnosis

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

It’s unacceptable that dementia, including a diagnosis target, has been removed from @NHSEngland planning guidance.
We need to #MakeDementiaAPriority and that starts with diagnosis.

Join @alzheimerssoc as a campaigner today if you agree: https://t.co/s1ZYtJmqau

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

🚨 Breaking news

The new @NHSEngland planning guidance published today contains nothing on dementia.

Like you, we think that’s unacceptable.

Dementia is a priority. Diagnosis is a priority. We cannot ignore the UK's biggest killer anymore.

#DementiaDeservesDiagnosis

[Dr Clarissa Giebel 🇪🇺 🇩🇪 @ClarissaGiebel]

Interested in #inequalities in #dementia and how we can address them? Join us for our next in-person #Equadem event in London on the 19th of March! @KritikaSamsi

https://t.co/BYax701lGs

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

I’m excited to share this blog which introduces some of the researchers from our @alzheimerssoc Doctoral Training Centre for Vascular and Immune contributors to dementia. Their research will lead to vital new knowledge: https://t.co/trqHpC466g

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

@AlzSocResearch Always a highlight of the year. Calling all Early Career Researchers- do come and join us!

[Alzheimer's Society For Researchers @AlzSocResearch]

Registration is now open!

Join us for the Early Career Researcher Retreat on the 8th to 9th of July 2025 at Mercure Northampton.

A unique chance to network, gain peer-to-peer advice, and develop skills to boost your career!

Secure your spot today! 🙌 https://t.co/TgcMG89Y5t

#ECRRetreat #DementiaResearch #CareerDevelopment #Networking

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

@Ruthbarry84 @martinhello @ash_is_here We missed you Ruth but the team were superb and well prepped.

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

An important start to 2025 meeting the Northern Ireland ⁦@healthdpt⁩ Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to discuss the key challenges facing people affected by dementia. Urgent action is needed to address the project 51% increase in dementia cases across NI by 2040

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

We were pleased to welcome the Health Minister to our Belfast office today. With dementia cases in NI projected to rise by 51% by 2040, urgent action is needed. We look forward to working with @healthdpt and the SPPG to drive transformation in dementia care and support.

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

@healthdpt @AlzSocCampaigns Good to meet the Health Minister today at @alzheimerssoc Belfast offices and discuss the challenges faced by thousands of families and how diagnosis is the key to unlocking vital support and treatments

[Fiona Carragher @FiCarragher]

@AlzSocResearch Callingall researchers with ideas for products to support people with dementia! If you want to test, design or build products there's no better place than Launchpad at Alzheimer's Society. Applications close on the 13th of January Find out more: https://t.co/uQq0aUtPVd

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

This Christmas, you may notice some differences to the messages between programmes on ITV.

That’s because for the first time, we’ve partnered with ITV to run a special campaign from 23-31 December, and we’re thrilled that @‌RuthieeL will be the voice behind the campaign. (1/6)

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Support Line opening hours:

Mon - Weds: 9am - 8pm
Thu - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm

Christmas Eve: 10am - 4pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 10am - 4pm (8/8)

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

If you’re caring for someone with dementia, here are three resources that you should know about.

For personalised support and advice, call our dementia support line on 0333 150 3456 seven days a week:

Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm
Thurs & Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 4pm

[Alzheimer's Society For Researchers @AlzSocResearch]

Are you a researcher with ideas for products to support people with dementia, but don’t know where to start? Apply to our Innovation Launchpad Programme by 13th of January!

We have teamed up with @Good_Innovation to deliver support designed to help you to validate and pitch your product ideas.

Find out more: https://t.co/Nrbw2LzvRC