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How to navigate the social care system if you're affected by dementia

Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further support and information.

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Alzheimer's Society letter to Prime Minister on her resignation

Alzheimer's Society Chief Executive Jeremy Hughes has written a letter to Theresa May following the announcement that the Prime Minister will resign on 7 June.

PM Fails to Set Release Date for Long Awaited Adult Social Care Plan

The Prime Minister failed to set a date for the publication of the long-awaited Green Paper on adult social care after she was challenged by a Tory MP.

Four Seasons Health Care goes into administration - Alzheimer's Society responds

Four Seasons Health Care, one of Britain's largest care home companies, has gone into administration. The group cares for 17,000 residents and employs 22,000 people.

A&E visits on the rise for people with dementia - Alzheimer's Society comments

More people with dementia than ever are being rushed to hospital A&E departments for support and then staying in hospital for a short time, according to new statistics.

Women are bearing the brunt of the Government’s inaction on social care

New findings from Age UK show that hundreds of thousands of people, predominantly women, are taking on the majority of social care in the UK.

Theresa May warned over plans for £100,000 cap on care costs - Alzheimer's Society comment

The Prime Minister has been warned by her Health Secretary that plans for a £100,000 care cap will cost billions and lead to significant tax rises, it was reported today.

Government launches adult social care recruitment drive - Alzheimer's Society comment

The Government has launched a recruitment campaign to try to plug a hole of 110,000 vacancies in the social care workforce.

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Fighting for better: Alzheimer’s Society turns 40

31 January 2019

Human Rights Watch report into social care assessments

Older people in England, including with dementia, are at risk of not getting enough help to live independent, dignified lives because of inequalities with assessments for social services, according to report.

NHS Long Term Plan to tackle major killer conditions

The NHS Long Term Plan, published today, promises to save almost half a million more lives with practical action on major killer conditions and investment in cutting edge treatments.

Social care reform threatened by Brexit turmoil

Our comment in response to today’s reports that the social care Green Paper may have been ‘ditched’ to free resources for no-deal Brexit planning

BBC drama, ‘Care’, tackles social care crisis

Alzheimer’s Society has warned that the story at the heart of a new BBC1 drama, Care, is too often the reality for countless people at the mercy of a broken social care system

How to navigate the social care system if you're affected by dementia

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