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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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‘The care system hasn't helped us, it has made things more distressing’ - Nimisha's story

15 August 2019

Most people back tax increase for social care, new study reveals - Alzheimer’s Society comment

A new poll by the GMB Union has shown that most people support a tax increase to tackle to UK’s adult social care crisis.

Alzheimer’s Society appoints Dame Barbara Windsor and husband Scott Mitchell Ambassadors

The couple launch a public open letter calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to solve the dementia care crisis – asking the public to sign up.

Prime Minister announces extra £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services

Yesterday, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced the 20 hospitals set to share £850 million of new funding to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment – helping improve patient care and ultimately save more lives.

NHS bodies give Boris Johnson 'to-do' list - Alzheimer's Society comment

The NHS Confederation, which represents 500 organisations in the NHS, voluntary and independent sectors, has presented the new Prime Minister with a "to-do" list, asking him to address major areas of "unfinished business" that are damaging patient care.

Alzheimer's Society calls on Boris Johnson to match Jeremy Hunt's pledge for social care investment

Jeremy Hunt promises to fix the broken social care system if he becomes Prime Minister.

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The dementia care crisis behind closed doors

18 July 2019

Billions needed to bring adult social care system to acceptable standard

Billions of pounds must be spent to restore quality and access in the adult social care system to an "acceptable" standard, peers have urged.

NICE Quality Standard outlines that people with dementia should be offered activities that can help promote wellbeing

A new recommendation says people living with dementia and people involved in their care should be given the opportunity to talk about the life experiences, preferences, interests, strengths and needs of the person with a healthcare professional.

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BBC Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and problems for people with dementia

05 June 2019

MPs warn of crisis in social care as more people suffer from cuts in care – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Three out of five politicians say people in their constituencies are suffering because of cuts to social care, with three quarters saying there is a crisis in care in England.

Panorama's 'Crisis in Care'

Tonight at 9pm the BBC will air the first of a two part series looking at the state of social care in Somerset.

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

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