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Blue Badge Scheme extended to people with hidden disabilities including people with dementia

Today (30 August 2019) local authorities will implement new guidance from the government on blue badges. The guidance extends avability of the badge to people with hidden disabilities, as well as those with mobility issues.

New ADASS statement ‘Sort Out Social Care, For All, Once and For All’ – Alzheimer’s Society comment

ADASS has published a report setting out what the Government needs to do to tackle the social care crisis

Alan Titchmarsh backs fundraising efforts of 32-year-old with dementia in ‘very special’ Love Your Garden episode

TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has announced his support for Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk campaign, ahead of the release of the latest season of ITV’s Love Your Garden.

Celebrities share private family photos and memories of loved ones affected by dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk

Six high-profile celebrities including Vicky McClure, Rhod Gilbert and Sir Tony Robinson are supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks in September and October to raise vital funds for dementia research and support.

Largest public petition of its kind calls on Prime Minister to end the crisis in care – Alzheimer’s Society comment

More than 150,000 members of the public and more than 50 health leaders are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take action now to address the escalating crisis in care.

Blood pressure and dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Two new studies released today by JAMA highlight the links between blood pressure and the risk of developing dementia.

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