Dementia is responsible for more deaths in the UK than any other condition and somebody develops dementia every three minutes. At this moment, there are over 900,000 people in the UK living with dementia, with this number set to increase significantly in the near future.

When planning a holiday for a person who has dementia, it's worth considering what financial support is available. It can also be helpful to know about the laws that protect the rights of people with dementia in the UK.

Get details of organisations that can provide guidance about becoming a deputy for a person with dementia.

Find out about the deputyship application process and what happens after you become a deputy.

Find out what it means to be a deputy for a person living with dementia in England or Wales, including who can be a deputy and what it involves.

Find out more about organisations that can give further information on assessment and support in England. 

Once an assessment has been carried out the next step is to organise the care and support. You may need personal budgets and direct payments to pay for this care. Care and support plans should be reviewed to make sure they are still meeting the needs of the person with dementia or their carer. If you are unhappy with the care or support, you can make a complaint.

This page looks at how a person with dementia can get a care assessment, who does an assessment, how they are carried out, who makes the decision, and tips for making the most of the care needs assessment. It also explains the eligibility criteria.

What are care assessments and how can people with dementia and their carers access them? This information is for care and support in England.

Read about the number of ways that a personal budget can be paid and managed.