Leading Alzheimer's Society has said that a new research has shown that a total of 850,000 people have dementia in the United Kingdom.

Alzheimer's Society warned that the number might rise further in the coming 10 years and might rise 1 million. The charity also warned that it will rise to 2million by 2051. The News is launching its campaign Dementia Awareness Week with an aim to spread awareness about dementia, and enable the community to help each other and also to ensure that no one feels alone.

Editor Mark Waldron said, "Dementia is already something that has a major impact on so many of our readers and we know this will increase in the years to come.It's important as a community we understand what dementia is, how if effects people, and what we can all do to make sure it's taken seriously and those who need help get it."

This campaign is supported by the Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport (F&G) and South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).Dr David Chilvers, chairman of the F&G CCG praised The News for its campaign and said that the agency will support the pledges.