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Advice Tag: Advice. Living with dementia - Employment Having a diagnosis of dementia may affect your job. Our guide on employment is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or order a printed version of the booklet here. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Making sure that England's new Care Act benefits people affected by dementia From the February 2015 issue of our magazine, Martina Kane, Senior Policy Officer, reports on how the Society has been working to influence England's new Care Act and how people can continue to affect how it is implemented. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Living with dementia - Managing your money Some people with dementia may find it hard to deal with money. Our guide on managing money is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or order a printed version of the booklet here. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What to do if you disagree with a doctor’s decision on ‘do not resuscitate’ From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, read more about DNR orders. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Managing finances for people with dementia As dementia progresses, there may come a time when the person will struggle to manage their finances and affairs. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Discounts, disregards and exemptions on council tax Some people will be eligible for discounts, disregards and exemptions on their council tax. All of these terms have different meanings, so it’s important to know the difference. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Council tax and dementia Some people affected by dementia are eligible for a discount on their council tax bill. We look at who needs to pay council tax, and the reductions, discounts and exemptions available. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Useful organisations for claiming benefits as a person affected by dementia Find out more about organisations that can give further information and support on benefits for people affected by dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Help with housing costs if you’re affected by dementia People affected by dementia who receive benefits may also be eligible for help with housing costs, such as housing benefit, SMI and support with council tax. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. How to claim benefits if you're affected by dementia Find out more about claiming benefits, including how to claim, where to get support and how to complain. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Benefits for people affected by dementia If you are living with dementia, or caring for someone with the condition, you may be eligible for some benefits if dementia affects your ability to work, or if you have extra costs because of it. Read more
Information Tag: Information. The Mental Health Act 1983 – useful organisations Here you will find a list of useful organisations that may be able to provide you with further information on the Mental Health Act 1983. Read more