Scott Mitchell, husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has been appointed as the People’s Champion for the national mission to beat dementia, established in memory of the beloved star. The announcement was made by the UK government, highlighting Mitchell’s significant role in advocating for dementia awareness and research.
The appointment was revealed during a roundtable and reception at No.10 Downing Street, where various stakeholders, including charities, academics, investors, business leaders, and individuals with lived experience, gathered to accelerate efforts in combating dementia. The event served as a tribute to those supporting dementia research, emphasizing the crucial role of fundraising by charities across the UK.
The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission, launched in August 2022, honors Dame Barbara and others affected by dementia, forming part of the government’s commitment to double funding for dementia research by 2024 to 2025. Co-Chaired by Hilary Evans and Nadeem Sarwar, the Mission aims to drive groundbreaking research and accelerate the development of treatments for dementia.
