Dementia is, and will increasingly become a workplace issue.

Out of the 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK, approximately 7.5% of them are under the age of 65 and may still be working when diagnosed.

Furthermore, an increasing number of family caregivers will be in employment while caring for a family member living with dementia.

There is an urgent need to further understand the impact of dementia on the workforce and to develop innovative research-informed supports to improve the economic and social well-being of people affected by dementia.

The Working with Dementia (WWD) Network Plus will create a research network that includes the views and real-world experiences of people living or working with dementia and other non-academic stakeholders, such as employer representatives, in the research process.

The aim is to shift our current understanding of working with dementia, drive positive change, and open new horizons to enhance labour market experiences for those affected by dementia. By doing so, we aspire to play a pivotal role in alleviating the social and financial inequalities associated with dementia in society.

Working with Dementia research requires an integrated understanding of the individual, organisational, societal, and economic factors at play to develop innovative and impactful research solutions.

Project Team:

Philip Taylor

(Principal Investigator)

Project Duration:

April 2024 - March 2029

Funder: