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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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‘Exhausted’ family and friends spent 92 million extra hours caring for loved ones with dementia since lockdown

Alzheimer’s Society’s new report, ‘Worst hit: dementia during coronavirus’, says Government must fix social care now, learning lessons to avoid further winter tragedy, as dementia carers struggle with depression, insomnia and exhaustion.

The role of councils and better connecting families affected by dementia

Here's why Alzheimer's Society is calling on councils to better connect families with loved ones who are living in care homes during coronavirus (COVID-19).

Government Adult Social Care Winter Plan - Alzheimer's Society comment

The Government has announced a new adult social care winter plan aiming to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in care settings through winter, including free PPE and £546 million Infection Control Fund.

Labour call for plan to protect care homes - Alzheimer's Society comments

Alzheimer's Society comments on the Labour Party's call for a plan to protect care homes.

Councils: Will you commit to better connecting families affected by dementia during COVID-19?

Regular contact with loved ones is instrumental to the health and wellbeing of a person living with dementia. But tragically, many families have not been able to see their loved ones living with dementia in care homes for months.

Real stories

Being a keyworker and carer during coronavirus

07 September 2020

Family carers are an integral part of the care system - Alzheimer's Society comments

Alzheimer's Society comments on John’s Campaign and states that family carers are an integral part of the care system.

Northern Ireland campaign activity 2020

Learn about our campaign activity in Northern Ireland since the restoration of devolution at the start of the year.

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS report on the impact of Covid-19 on carers

New figures today published by the Office for National Statistics have revealed that more people have been helping others outside their household through the coronavirus.

Alzheimer's Society comments on CQC survey showing people with dementia report poorer experiences in hospital

The latest CQC report finds people living with dementia experience a lower quality of care and level of respect.

ONS figures show care home deaths falling

Alzheimer’s Society comments on figures from the Office for National Statistics showing deaths in care homes from Covid-19 are falling.

Tireless dementia campaigner Barbara Pointon has died

Alzheimer’s Society is sad to hear of the death of Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Barbara Pointon, MBE.

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

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