Alzheimer's Society

Members of Boldon Ladies Club celebrated the group's 60th anniversary with afternoon tea at Littlehaven Hotel, in South Shields.

Ladies club members celebrate 60 years of friendship and helping others Hayley Lovely

There was a big turnout for the Memory Walk.

See photos as the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk returns to South Shields James Harrison

The Dementia Memory Walk returned to South Shields on Saturday.

More than 1,000 fundraisers join Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk Kevin Clark

Nicola Marlborough with mum Ann.

Sunderland woman to take part in South Shields Memory Walk after mum's diagnosis Georgina Cutler

The walkers in South Shields.

Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk returning for autumn 2022 Hayley Lovely

Danielle Cooper

Charity's call to save care home free virus tests Tom Patterson

Danielle Cooper, area manager for the Alzheimer’s Society in South Tyneside.

Lifestyle Virus tests will cost dementia families £73 Tom Patterson

Dementia care concerns

Pandemic cuts care reviews for dementia sufferers Federica Bedendo

Some of the wonderful and creative ways you have supported charity over the years.

You're all just fab at fundraising Chris Cordner

The Ashley Pub

South Shields pub raises almost £1500 for Alzheimer's Society Hayley Lovely

Staff at home care providers Bluebird Care in South Tyneside and Northumberland taking part in the Elf Run

Elf Day runners support people with dementia with trek down the coast Hayley Lovely

The walk is the first in two years after last year's event was cancelled due to covid.

More than 1,000 walkers gather at Bents Park for Alzheimer’s Society memory walk Georgina Cutler

June Coser was presented with her Points of Light award by South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck.

Great-grandmother, 90, given national honour for Alzheimer's fundraising Sophie Brownson

Line of Duty actor Vicky McClure is calling on people to take part in the 2021 Memory Walk as the event returns to South Tyneside

Memory Walk returning to South Tyneside Ross Robertson

June Coser has spent 14 years raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Inspiring 90-year-old recognised by Prime Minister for Alzheimer's fundraising Sophie Brownson

June Coser has spent 14 years raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

News Meet the incredible great-grandmother still fundraising at 90 Sophie Brownson

Huge rise looming in dementia numbers

South Tyneside facing huge dementia challenge Federica Bedendo

The dementia day care service was held at Haven Court in South Shields.

Day care service for South Tyneside residents with dementia to close Sophie Brownson

10,000 care homes with older residents have now been offered a Covid vaccine (Photo: Getty Images)

A Covid vaccine has been offered to all care home residents in England - what ha... Claire Schofield

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83 Helen Johnson

Care home residents will be able to join family and friends over Christmas - but... Ethan Shone

Families will be able to hug care home residents before Christmas as part of a new Government commitment. Photo: PA.

Relatives of care home residents will be able to hug their loved ones Ryan Smith

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths' Sarah Wilson

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends Conor Pharo

This is how to pledge your time in support of GMB’s 1 Million Minutes campaign Chelsea Rocks

Some of the participants in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 2019 at Bents Park in South Shields. Picture by Tim Richardson.

Things To Do Auf Wiedersehen Pet star calling on charity help Andrew Coulson