Rachel Allen

Communications Manager at Alzheimer's Research UK. Passionate about people, food, running and climbing. All views are my own.

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

A real privilege to work with @guywalker, @bobbyp18 and of course the wonderful Alison & Frank on @AlzResearchUK's latest Connections film.

Launched in line with the charity's Change The Ending film.

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

We're proud to bring you our latest Connections film with Frank & Alison.

It’s a powerful & emotional watch, but these are stories we need to tell to rally the support for research, that will change the ending for everyone affected by dementia.

https://t.co/5hNx4dip8D

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Our Chief Executive @HilaryAlzUK was on the @BBCBreakfast sofa this morning talking about the second Alzheimer's drug #donanemab being licenced for use in Britain.

It's important that all experts in our field come together, including academics, doctors, the health system, government and regulators so as many people can access these treatments as possible.

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Tune in to @BBCBreakfast on BBC2 now to watch FTD brothers, Jordan & Cian Adams, set off on their month-long challenge running from John O’groats to Land’s End. Their aim is to raise £100k towards their lifetime goal of £1m #ForACure!

https://t.co/dAjmWGTGKy

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Bittersweet news as Alzheimer's drug #lecanemab has been licensed for use in Britain but won't be available on the #NHS.

It's a remarkable achievement that we now have a drug that can slow Alzheimer's, but it's clear the NHS is not ready to deliver it.

[🟧 Hilary Evans-Newton 🟧 @HilaryAlzUK]

“We’re making so much progress, yet there is so much still to do for a cure.” Reflections from #AAIC24. A week showing the progress we are making, opportunities that lie ahead & building partnerships to get there. https://t.co/Vor42jDwRU

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Research reveals up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 health & lifestyle factors.

Age & genetics remain the biggest risk factors for dementia however this signals a huge opportunity for keeping our brains healthy by taking steps in early to mid-life. More here 👉 https://t.co/OywIhbU3pJ

#AAIC24 #UCL #TheLancet

[🟧 Hilary Evans-Newton 🟧 @HilaryAlzUK]

Great to be in New York with @TheADDF for great discussions about how we work together to advance the future of research and treatment for the diseases that cause dementia. Never more important to work together, at pace, globally for patients everywhere.

[Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA]

Contributing to groundbreaking dementia research. Together, we can make a difference!

Here is Alzheimer’s Research UK, the winners of the Grand Prix Film of the Year at the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

#CFA24 @AlzResearchuk

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

@LATAMAirlines can you tell me what your standard response rates are to customer complaints as I submitted one 15 working days ago and have not even had an initial response to say you are looking into this?
I'd rather not have to try and resolve this issue over social media.

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

Calling all friends (not family)! Enter the @OmazeUK Mallorca Superdraw by midnight on Sunday for the chance to WIN a dream villa + £250k cash. Your entry supports @AlzResearchUK's Clinical Accelerator Programme, delivering new dementia treatments sooner. https://t.co/4HIY0ecGqS

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

Brilliant interview from @GrizzlyAdams_78 on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Thank you for talking so openly and eloquently about your support for dementia research and @AlzResearchUK.

Together we can find a cure.

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Jordan Adams inherited a rare faulty gene that means he will develop the form of dementia his mum, Geraldine, died from.

He spoke to @GMB this morning about his attitude to the condition and why he supports our search #ForACure. 🧡

Thank you Jordan! 🙏

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

More time to vote for the two films from @AlzResearchUK!

Our films are Change the Ending and Alison & Frank from our Connections series - both carry important messages about the impact of dementia.

Please watch and vote if you haven't already!

Link below👇

[Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA]

We're here to beat the Monday blues, with good news!

The first round of public voting for The 2024 Smiley Charity Film Awards has been extended to Wednesday 24th January! Giving charities more time to promote their films, and the public more time to vote for their favourites.

Head to https://t.co/20A59sv9f5 to cast your vote 🙌

#cfa24 #charityfilmawards #charityfilm

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

#CharityFilmAwards 🎞️

We need your help! Our campaign film Change the Ending, voiced by #OliviaColman has been nominated in the @SmileyCFA awards!

Voting takes a couple of minutes at https://t.co/pfkkZs0shq. Share this post, let’s see if we can reach the top spot!

#ForACure

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

Sue dedicates her time to help inspire and raise awareness of dementia. It's a condition she herself was diagnosed with, though it hasn't stopped her going the extra mile.

Pledge your time to help end loneliness👉 https://t.co/WdC8AbhXyP

#1MillionMinutes

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

We're proud to share that our film featuring wonderful supporters Frank and Alison has been nominated in the @SmileyCFA. 🧡

Please watch & vote to help us raise more awareness of their story and the impact of Alzheimer's on people's lives. 👇
https://t.co/DklqlYXk8N

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

BIG NEWS! 🚨 We are excited to be partnering with @OmazeUK once again to give you the chance of winning a beautiful villa in Mallorca.

Enter today & you will be helping to boost clinical research towards a cure for people living with dementia. 🧡

👉 https://t.co/haXRynVwmV

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

Thank you @ShaheenSloan98 for so eloquently sharing the impact dementia has had on your life as a carer for someone you love.

It is important that people know how many lives dementia touches - both those living with the condition and those they love.

#ForACure

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

“I feel like because of dementia I lost my identity. I lost my working identity. I lost my sense of self in this world.”
If we do nothing, dementia will steal all our ‘happily ever afters’. For Shaheen, dementia stole a hugely important part of her life & her identity. (1/3)

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

The love Frank and Alison have for one other is so apparent in the film, despite what they are going through with Frank's Alzheimer's.

This is what keeps them connected through it all.

*Please be aware this is an emotional watch*

#ForACure

[Rachel Allen @RachelJ_Allen]

A real privilege to work with @guywalker, @bobbyp18 and of course the wonderful Alison & Frank on @AlzResearchUK's latest Connections film.

Launched in line with the charity's Change The Ending film.

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

We're proud to bring you our latest Connections film with Frank & Alison.

It’s a powerful & emotional watch, but these are stories we need to tell to rally the support for research, that will change the ending for everyone affected by dementia.

https://t.co/5hNx4dip8D

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

'Once your family member gets it you are completely in it'

Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni spoke to #BBCBreakfast about a new campaign by Alzheimer's Research UK after his dad Taiwo was diagnosed with vascular dementia

https://t.co/If9VRb44VG

[Alzheimer's Research UK @AlzResearchUK]

Too many people are unaware of how dementia destroys lives. It will devastate many more, unless we act now.

But research will cure this heartbreaking condition. Together we will change the ending. Join us #ForACure

https://t.co/EKBE5uf5QU