Dementia Action Week 2026
Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign where individuals and organisations across the borough are encouraged to 'act on dementia'. This year’s will take place from Monday, 18 May to Friday, 22 May 2026, with events across the borough.
For more information on the support available for people living with dementia and carers, visit Help and support for people living with dementia.
If you have any questions about the events listed here, contact the Dementia Hub by phone at 0208 988 9906 or by email at dementia.hub@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
We are hosting a Dementia Friends session at the Leyton Orient Over 55s Club ahead of Dementia Action Week.
Monday, 18 May 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Leyton Sixth Form sponsored walk to Dementia Hub
Students from Leyton Sixth Form College will be undertaking a 5 km sponsored walk. Visit JustGiving to donate.