Younger People with Dementia

We are YPWD and our charity provides support services throughout the working week to people with dementia who are diagnosed under the age of 65. We support families from as early as in their 30’s, who never could have foreseen that they would be living with a progressive disease so early on in their lives. Dementia does not discriminate.

Younger People with Dementia, also known as YPWD, is a registered charity that was established in 2012 to fill a gap in services. Traditional dementia services are designed to meet the needs of older adults and are not always appropriate for younger people who are typically more active, have significant financial commitments like mortgages and may be supporting young children, or older children at university.

Our charity provides a safe and fun environment, reducing loneliness, promoting confidence, boosting mood and offering a helping hand to not just the person with dementia, but their loved ones who are coming to terms with the illness.

We are one of a few dedicated young onset dementia services available to people with this diagnosis in the United Kingdom.