Alzheimer’s Society warns the ‘lives of people with dementia continue to be put in danger’ and calls for weekly testing of all care home staff and residents, after finding over half of care homes can’t isolate residents, and 43% are still not confident of their PPE supply, despite nearly a third taking Covid-19 positive patients from hospital.

With 70% of care home residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's Society continue to urge the Government for a clear care plan

With local government considering whether to relax certain responsibilities during the pandemic, we've made recommendations on how to appropriately adopt Care Act easements on behalf of people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer's Society respond to the Prime Minister's statement on care homes and coronavirus

The response comes after figures show an increase of 30% in deaths in care homes

This decision allows us all to continue focusing on delivering help and support to people affected by dementia at this difficult and challenging time.