Information Fun seated exercises for people affected by dementia of all abilities Sit to Keep Fit sessions provide wide-ranging benefits for people affected by dementia in south-east London. Sit to Keep Fit sessions provide wide-ranging benefits for people affected by dementia in south-east London. ... 01 August 2023
Information Tag: Information. Promote dementia support services through our dementia directory Dementia directory is our comprehensive, easy-to-use online support services directory for anyone affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to new blue print launched for NHS and social care reform following the pandemic The charity comments on the plans presented by the Government. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia information in your language We have dementia information in languages other than English, to help you get the support you need if you live in the UK. Read more
News Tag: News. Government announcement of £149 million to support increased care home testing - Alzheimer's Society comment The Government has today (23 December) announced a new £149 million grant fund to support care homes. Read more
News Tag: News. Around one in 10 care home staff 'without regular coronavirus tests' - Alzheimer's Society responds PA reported that one in 10 care home staff say they are not receiving regular coronavirus tests, five months after a Government pledge, a survey by Unison has found. Read more
News Tag: News. Age UK finds 70% of people have not been able to visit loved one in care home since start of pandemic - Alzheimer's Society comment A report from Age UK, surveying 2,732 people, found 70% of respondents said that they had not been able to visit or see their loved one since the start of the pandemic. Read more
News Tag: News. PM announces two visitors per care home resident – Alzheimer’s Society comment Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his post lockdown plan after 2 December, in the lead up to the Christmas period. Read more
News Tag: News. Tests for visitors in all care homes in England by Christmas: Alzheimer's Society comment Today (Monday 16 November), Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government aimed to have coronavirus testing available to allow visits in all care homes in England by Christmas. Read more
News Tag: News. DHSC pilot launches for family members to get regular testing to enable safer care home visits - Alzheimer's Society comment The charity responds to news that family members will receive regular testing so they can visit care homes Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to new care home visitor guidance The Government has today (4 November 2020) announced new guidance for care home visitations while national restrictions are in place from Thursday 5 November 2020. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to second national lockdown The charity reflect on the latest lockdown news and how this may affect people living with dementia Read more
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