Public perception

The majority (61%) of UK adults believe that one day the diseases that cause dementia will be cured.

Almost half (49%) of people say that dementia is the health condition they fear most about getting in the future.

Dementia Attitudes Monitor

Wave 2 of our Dementia Attitudes Monitor shines a light on the UK’s perceptions of dementia and how attitudes have changed since 2018 – including a marked increase in the proportion of UK adults who would consider getting involved in medical research for dementia.

Explore the UK’s attitudes to dementia and research