British actress Vicky McClure has been named an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society, coinciding with the charity's first ever national Dementia Action Week.

The Line Of Duty star commented 'The fight against dementia is a cause that is really close to my heart... I know from personal experience just how confusing and upsetting a condition it can be and we need to unite and stand up to it together. I am determined to do my bit to help and that is why I jumped at the chance of becoming an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador because actions speak louder than words'.