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Chairman of Alzheimer’s Trust takes over as UK’s Dementia Envoy (7 March 2016)

Date: 07/03/2016
Duncan Lewis, Child Care Solicitors, Chairman of Alzheimer’s Trust takes over as UK’s Dementia Envoy

The government has announced the appointment of a new Dementia Envoy to drive forward improvements in the care of those with dementia.

As UK Dementia Envoy, David Mayhew CBE will work with countries, corporations and leaders from around the world, sharing expertise and promoting research and support for people with dementia and their carers.

Mr Mayhew said:

“It’s an honour to be asked to take on this role for the Prime Minister – and I am delighted to be able to play a part in furthering international efforts to tackle dementia.

“As chairman of Alzheimer’s Research UK, I am acutely aware that dementia is not only a personal tragedy for those affected – but a problem affecting all of society and [is] arguably the greatest medical challenge of our time.

“Urgent action is needed – and the UK has a hugely important role to play in this fight.

“I look forward to working with the UK government to tackle dementia on an international scale – we must lead the way and we must all redouble our efforts to defeat this devastating condition once and for all.”

Mr Mayhew is a member of the Wellcome Trust Investment Committee, supporting new breakthroughs in dementia research.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt added:

“Defeating dementia is one the biggest challenges of our generation – David’s appointment once again demonstrates the government’s commitment to this task, both within the UK and on a global scale.

“David brings a wealth of experience and influence to this role, backed by a highly impressive track record of engaging and attracting private finance into dementia innovation, research and care.

“I’m looking forward to working with him, as we continue to lead the way in improving the lives of people with dementia around the world.

“I also want to express my personal gratitude to Dr Dennis Gillings for the tremendous leadership, commitment and energy he has brought to the envoy role to tackle dementia over the last two years.”

Dr Gillings helped to launch the £100 million Dementia Discovery Fund –
and has been instrumental in the progress made since the first G8 summit on dementia was held in 2013, Mr Hunt said.

Dr Gillings said:

“It has been a privilege to serve as the UK government’s first World Dementia Envoy, supporting the UK’s global leadership in tackling the life-shattering disease of dementia, which impacted on me personally as well as professionally.

“I am delighted that David Mayhew has been appointed as the new global dementia envoy – he has exactly the right combination of skills, experience and influence to keep the UK at the forefront of the global fight-back against dementia and to sustain the momentum I was very proud to be a part of.”

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