Dementia was identified by the forum members as the prioriy topic with the clearest need for action.  The overall aim is to improve the care of sufferers.  The group has submitted responses to the Nuffield Council consultation on the Bioethics of dementia and the National Dementia Strategy. 

Next Meeting date: January 2009 (tbc)

Current Membership:

• Joanne Knight (Stroke Association) - Chair
• Sube Banerjee (DoH)
• Cornelius Katona (DeNDRoN)
• Tony Martin (UKARF Steering group Chair)
• Richard Morris (Wellcome Trust)
• Linda Sayers (EPSRC)
• Susan Sorensen (Alzheimer's Society)
• Rebecca Wood (Alzheimer's Research Trust)