Take action to prevent dementia

22 May 2026

You're invited, this Dementia Action Week 18-24 May, to take simple, positive steps to support your brain health with the launch of the new Derby and Derbyshire Brain Health Toolkit.

Dementia affects more than 982,000 people across the UK and is a condition linked to an ongoing decline in how the brain works over time.

While dementia cannot always be prevented, there is strong and growing evidence that looking after your brain throughout life can make a real difference. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of developing dementia in later life and support better brain health at any age.

The toolkit offers clear, evidence‑based information and simple actions people can take at any age. It supports positive lifestyle changes that benefit both brain health and overall wellbeing.