DCC launch ‘I didn’t sign up for this’ 

ByJDCteam

Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has launched ‘I didn’t sign up for this’, a campaign begun during Dementia Action Week 2024 inviting supporters to let unpaid dementia carers know that they are not alone. 

DCC says: 

“We believe no carer should feel overwhelmed or alone, and all dementia carers deserve emotional and practical support which meets their needs.” 

You can find out more here: https://dementiacarers.org.uk/blog/dementia-action-week-campaign-2024/ and pledge your support here: https://dementiacarers.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/dementia-action-week-2024/ 

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