Debbie devastated as her dementia takes hold in Coronation Street

| Soaps Reporter Published August 31, 2026 10:13am Updated August 31, 2026 10:14am Debbie was diagnosed with dementia in 2025 (Picture: ITV) The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Coronation Street dated August 31. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube. Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) was quietly devastated in Coronation Street today as she was given another reminder that her dementia is taking hold. The character received her diagnosis back in April 2025. In spite of her condition, Debbie has continued to do her job as as owner and manager of the prestigious Chariot Square hotel. She’s also sung in the dementia choir, and adores hanging out with pals Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor), Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger), Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) and Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins). As much as Debbie is trying to live her normal life, there’s no getting away from the fact as time goes on, that life is slipping away from her. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A couple of weeks ago, she was given a glimpse into what her future may look like when she witnessed Asha Alahan’s (Tanisha Gorey) love interest Sienna look after her unwell mum. The situation prompted Debbie to start researching assisted dying. Bernie discovered what Debbie was up to, and tried to change her mind by sharing how Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) felt about the subject. Her efforts weren’t enough, unfortunately, as Debbie told Bernie that she intends to speak with Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) about her thoughts when the time is right. In today’s episode, Debbie was getting ready to leave the flat when Ronnie pointed out that she still had her slippers on. Debbie didn’t realise what she had done (Picture: ITV) Debbie was given a glimpse into her future a few weeks ago (Picture: ITV) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. A while later, at the hotel, Ronnie and Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) found Debbie cleaning. The duo soon felt concerned, and Debbie couldn’t understand why. Ronnie gently told Debbie that she still had her slippers on. When he suggested that they go back home, Debbie tried to cover her mishap by saying suggesting she deliberately put them on as part of her outfit. Deals of the Day The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder Shop MySweetSmile's biggest Bank Holiday offers before they end Back-to-school shopping just got a lot cheaper thanks to Primark The back-to-school essential parents forget every year – and it could cost them Seconds later though, Debbie’s facial expression changed. For her, it was another small but significant reminder that her dementia is progressing, and these lapses are becoming increasingly difficult for her to brush aside. Arrow MORE: All new Coronation Street spoiler videos reveal sad exit amid Debbie trauma Arrow MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Jodie strikes again Arrow MORE: All Coronation Street exits, returns and new arrivals coming in 2026 The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.