World Alzheimer’s Month 2025 Campaign
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month. This year the theme is "Ask about Dementia" and "Ask about Alzheimer's", encouraging people to have open conversations about dementia to promote timely diagnosis, reduce the stigma associated with the condition, and raising awareness of dementia.
World Alzheimer's Day is part of the awareness month and takes place on the 21 September. There are various events, activities, and initiatives taking place across Birmingham, see details below.
Birmingham Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Society is hosting a Memory Walk in Birmingham's Sutton Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Sign up to walk or volunteer for the Birmingham Memory Walk. For more information visit Birmingham Memory Walk | Alzheimer's Society
Become a Dementia Friend
The Dementia Friends initiative by the Alzheimer's Society helps people understand dementia and how it affects individuals. It encourages small, everyday actions to support those living with dementia so they can stay active and engaged in their communities. Book your free session.
There are also free awareness sessions for anyone supporting a family member or friend living with dementia, view upcoming events in Birmingham.
Dementia Cafes
These monthly gatherings offer support and connection for people with dementia and their carers, providing advice, information, and activities.
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Venue |
Date and time |
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Anita Stone Court 20 Moor Green Ln, Birmingham B13 8ND |
30 September, 2025 Time: 10:30am |
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Bournville Memory Café St Francis Youth and Community Centre, Sycamore Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2AA. |
Every Wednesday Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm (Term Time Only) |
Dementia Support Groups
The Birmingham Carers Hub, in partnership with other organisations, offers support groups for unpaid dementia carers. These groups provide a safe space to connect with others, learn coping strategies, and access relevant resources. Find out more about support groups on Birmingham Carers Hub.
You can also contact Age UK Birmingham
- Email:dementiacarers@ageukbirmingham.org.uk or
- Call 0121 437 0033 option 2 for support groups and awareness sessions
Alzheimer’s Society Information and Advice Sessions held across University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) from 23 to 26 September
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Date |
Time |
Venue: UHB |
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Tuesday 23 September |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Atrium) Mindelsohn Way |
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Wednesday 24 September |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
Heartlands Hospital (top of escalator) Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS |
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Thursday 25 September |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
Solihull Hospital Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2JL |
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Friday 26 September |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
Good Hope Hospital Richard Salt building main entrance Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR |
