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Here you can find the latest news and updates from Younger People with Dementia. This includes real stories from the people we support affected by young onset dementia and the latest on our services.
April 16, 2026
A memory I never want to lose
Join our Dementia Doesn't Care campaign by sharing a memory that you never want to lose.
April 10, 2026
Kerry's Story
Kerry’s mum, Tracy, was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2023, while still working, raising
April 2, 2026
Evie's Story
John was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2018 at the age of 56. He
March 13, 2026
One Year of Lyrics & Laughter
Launched in February 2025 at Britwell Community Hub, Lyrics & Laughter was created to boost
January 14, 2026
Annual Report 2024-2025
We are pleased to share our annual report, which outlines our governance, strategy, impact on
January 9, 2026
Our Final Newsletter of 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our YPWD Newsletter! As we come to the end
December 18, 2025
Carols by Candlelight
A Christmas Concert in support of Younger People With Dementia On Thursday 11 December 2025,
December 16, 2025
How YPWD Helped Me Find Myself Again
Tracy was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s in 2024, while still working, raising her family,
December 10, 2025
Our Annual Christmas Concert
On Tuesday 10th December, we were delighted to welcome more than 200 guests to Norden
November 12, 2025
Our Latest Newsletter, November 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our YPWD newsletter!
October 28, 2025
Finding Freedom in the Hills
Amy, our Marketing, Fundraising & Social Media Lead, has spent the past year completing a
October 23, 2025
Skydivers raise over £10,000!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that all 12 of our incredible skydivers have now
October 17, 2025
Young Onset Dementia Conference
On September 24th, 2025, we proudly hosted what we hope will be the first of
September 26, 2025
Christmas Concert Tickets Now Available
Join us for a magical Christmas Concert in Maidenhead on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at
August 26, 2025
From Support Worker to Baseball Champion
We’re incredibly proud to share some fantastic news about our Support Worker, Jess Vernon, who
July 24, 2025
Join our Young Onset Dementia Conference
We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a Young Onset Dementia
July 3, 2025
New Headquarters, New Beginnings
With effect from Tuesday 1st of July 2025, we are excited to announce that Younger People with
June 23, 2025
The Salt Path Film Review
The Salt Path was released in the cinemas on the 30th of May 2025 and
June 19, 2025
Ground-breaking Outreach & Research into Young Onset Dementia
At YPWD (Younger People With Dementia), our mission has always been to ensure that those
June 16, 2025
Our Latest Newsletter, June 2025
Our June newsletter is packed with exciting updates and heart-warming stories from the last few
May 22, 2025
A Hand to Hold During Dementia Action Week
This Dementia Action Week, raising awareness so that people can receive a timely diagnosis and
May 19, 2025
Partnering with Bearwood Lakes Golf Club
Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) is delighted to share that we were selected as one
May 2, 2025
YPWD Family Complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
We are so inspired by Juliet, Charlie and Bill, who completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks
April 17, 2025
Dorney Lake's Charity of the Year
Younger People With Dementia is thrilled to announce that we are Dorney Lake’s Charity of
April 14, 2025
Making Memories at the Savoy
Making Memories: A Touch of Magic for Families Affected by Young Onset Dementia Since its
March 5, 2025
Memories in Art: A Special Project for Dave
Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) is a charity based in Berkshire that supports families affected
March 3, 2025
Making Memories at the Six Nations
Launched in June 2023, the Making Memories Scheme by Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) offers
March 3, 2025
Tony's Story
9 years ago, Tony was diagnosed with young onset dementia. This diagnosis came as a
February 4, 2025
Proud to be Home Instead’s Charity of The Year
We are thrilled to announce that Younger People with Dementia has been chosen as the
December 19, 2024
YPWD Newsletter - December 2024
Dive into the YPWD Winter Newsletter for festive fun, inspiring stories, and a mouth-watering chocolate traybake
April 16, 2026
A memory I never want to lose
Join our Dementia Doesn't Care campaign by sharing a memory that you never want to lose.
April 10, 2026
Kerry's Story
Kerry’s mum, Tracy, was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2023, while still working, raising
April 2, 2026
Evie's Story
John was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2018 at the age of 56. He
March 13, 2026
One Year of Lyrics & Laughter
Launched in February 2025 at Britwell Community Hub, Lyrics & Laughter was created to boost
January 14, 2026
Annual Report 2024-2025
We are pleased to share our annual report, which outlines our governance, strategy, impact on
January 9, 2026
Our Final Newsletter of 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our YPWD Newsletter! As we come to the end
December 18, 2025
Carols by Candlelight
A Christmas Concert in support of Younger People With Dementia On Thursday 11 December 2025,
December 16, 2025
How YPWD Helped Me Find Myself Again
Tracy was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s in 2024, while still working, raising her family,
December 10, 2025
Our Annual Christmas Concert
On Tuesday 10th December, we were delighted to welcome more than 200 guests to Norden
November 12, 2025
Our Latest Newsletter, November 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our YPWD newsletter!
October 28, 2025
Finding Freedom in the Hills
Amy, our Marketing, Fundraising & Social Media Lead, has spent the past year completing a
October 23, 2025
Skydivers raise over £10,000!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that all 12 of our incredible skydivers have now
October 17, 2025
Young Onset Dementia Conference
On September 24th, 2025, we proudly hosted what we hope will be the first of
September 26, 2025
Christmas Concert Tickets Now Available
Join us for a magical Christmas Concert in Maidenhead on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at
August 26, 2025
From Support Worker to Baseball Champion
We’re incredibly proud to share some fantastic news about our Support Worker, Jess Vernon, who
July 24, 2025
Join our Young Onset Dementia Conference
We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a Young Onset Dementia
July 3, 2025
New Headquarters, New Beginnings
With effect from Tuesday 1st of July 2025, we are excited to announce that Younger People with
June 23, 2025
The Salt Path Film Review
The Salt Path was released in the cinemas on the 30th of May 2025 and
June 19, 2025
Ground-breaking Outreach & Research into Young Onset Dementia
At YPWD (Younger People With Dementia), our mission has always been to ensure that those
June 16, 2025
Our Latest Newsletter, June 2025
Our June newsletter is packed with exciting updates and heart-warming stories from the last few
May 22, 2025
A Hand to Hold During Dementia Action Week
This Dementia Action Week, raising awareness so that people can receive a timely diagnosis and
May 19, 2025
Partnering with Bearwood Lakes Golf Club
Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) is delighted to share that we were selected as one
May 2, 2025
YPWD Family Complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
We are so inspired by Juliet, Charlie and Bill, who completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks
April 17, 2025
Dorney Lake's Charity of the Year
Younger People With Dementia is thrilled to announce that we are Dorney Lake’s Charity of
April 14, 2025
Making Memories at the Savoy
Making Memories: A Touch of Magic for Families Affected by Young Onset Dementia Since its
March 5, 2025
Memories in Art: A Special Project for Dave
Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) is a charity based in Berkshire that supports families affected
March 3, 2025
Making Memories at the Six Nations
Launched in June 2023, the Making Memories Scheme by Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) offers
March 3, 2025
Tony's Story
9 years ago, Tony was diagnosed with young onset dementia. This diagnosis came as a
February 4, 2025
Proud to be Home Instead’s Charity of The Year
We are thrilled to announce that Younger People with Dementia has been chosen as the
December 19, 2024
YPWD Newsletter - December 2024
Dive into the YPWD Winter Newsletter for festive fun, inspiring stories, and a mouth-watering chocolate traybake
January 14, 2026
Annual Report 2024-2025
We are pleased to share our annual report, which outlines our governance, strategy, impact on
September 26, 2025
Christmas Concert Tickets Now Available
Join us for a magical Christmas Concert in Maidenhead on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at
May 22, 2025
A Hand to Hold During Dementia Action Week
This Dementia Action Week, raising awareness so that people can receive a timely diagnosis and
April 10, 2026
Kerry's Story
Kerry’s mum, Tracy, was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2023, while still working, raising
April 2, 2026
Evie's Story
John was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2018 at the age of 56. He
December 16, 2025
How YPWD Helped Me Find Myself Again
Tracy was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s in 2024, while still working, raising her family,
October 28, 2025
Finding Freedom in the Hills
Amy, our Marketing, Fundraising & Social Media Lead, has spent the past year completing a
May 2, 2025
YPWD Family Complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks!
We are so inspired by Juliet, Charlie and Bill, who completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks
March 5, 2025
Memories in Art: A Special Project for Dave
Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) is a charity based in Berkshire that supports families affected
March 3, 2025
Making Memories at the Six Nations
Launched in June 2023, the Making Memories Scheme by Younger People with Dementia (YPWD) offers
March 3, 2025
Tony's Story
9 years ago, Tony was diagnosed with young onset dementia. This diagnosis came as a
November 26, 2024
John, Janet & Evie’s Story: Living with young onset dementia
This is the story of John (62), his wife Janet and daughter Evie (20), detailing
November 25, 2024
Stuart’s Story: Volunteering, fundraising and becoming a member of the Global Six Star Club
“Sheila is always with me, helping me along when the going gets a bit tough.”
November 22, 2024
Making Memories with Younger People with Dementia: Steve’s Experience
Last year our charity launched the Making Memories Scheme to give those living with young
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Contact our Marketing, Fundraising and Social Media Lead, Amy Pagan, on 0118 207 2880 or email marketing@ypwd.info.