News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society welcomes new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay Following Sajid Javid's resignation as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Alzheimer's Society responds to his departure and welcomes the appointment of Steve Barclay. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Improving dementia diagnosis One in three people living with dementia in the UK don’t have a diagnosis. We want to help them access the care and support they deserve. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. System preparedness for dementia disease modifying treatments Thousands of people in the UK could potentially benefit from ground-breaking new drugs if they’re approved for use, however the healthcare system is not yet ready to deliver these treatments. Read more
Real stories 'Nobody should face dementia alone' – why we need to invest in support after a diagnosis As a Consultant Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Liz knows the problems that people can face accessing dementia support. She explains why the Government must focus on the support after a dementia diagnosis, not just receiving one. As a Consultant Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Liz knows the problems that people can face accessing dementia support. She explains why the Government must focus on the support after a dementia diagnosis, not just receiving one. ... 29 June 2022
Real stories Why we need a strategy to help people with dementia recover from the impact of the pandemic Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact. Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact. ... 30 September 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society responds to social care reform announcement Alzheimer’s Society has responded to today’s announcement made by the Prime Minister of a funding plan to reform the broken social care sector - two years after this first speech as Prime Minister promising to ‘fix’ the sector. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Shelagh Robinson's story Shelagh Robinson is living with dementia. Find out how she helped to influence MPs to improve post diagnosis support. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Quality social care Right now, nearly a million families affected by dementia in the UK are struggling to get the support and care that they need and deserve. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society Comments on Queen's Speech - Social Care Reform Almost two years since the Prime Minister committed to implementing a plan to address the deep-rooted problems in social care, our most vulnerable people have been worst hit by coronavirus. 34,000 people with dementia have died from the virus and many more are rapidly deteriorating. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Influencing local government Alzheimer's Society works with local decision-makers to make sure the voices of people affected by dementia are heard. Find out how you can help influence change in your area. Read more
Real stories Meaningful visits: Vital contact for people with dementia in care homes Relatives desperate for close contact are campaigning for people with dementia in care homes to be able to see family and friends safely. Relatives desperate for close contact are campaigning for people with dementia in care homes to be able to see family and friends safely. ... 01 February 2021
Real stories Beyond stalemate and crisis: Campaigning in Northern Ireland Martin Reilly, Public Affairs and Campaigning Officer, looks back on a pivotal year in Northern Ireland. Martin Reilly, Public Affairs and Campaigning Officer, looks back on a pivotal year in Northern Ireland. ... 01 February 2021
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