Alzheimer's Society response to Paul Burstow's comments on social care funding

In a comment piece in the Telegraph, the Liberal Democrat MP also claimed that the Treasury's view is to 'kick the can down the road despite our rising elderly population'.

Alzheimer's Society comment:

'Millions of people, including tens of thousands of people with dementia, are currently having their savings obliterated by the costs of essential care. These same people were left disappointed by the absence of real answers in this summer's white paper. Like Mr Burstow says, this issue has been fudged for too long. We need strong political leadership to transform the lives of people with dementia for the better.

'This World Alzheimer's Day we need to ensure that people with all forms of dementia are given a fair deal. Removing the financial burden of social care from the shoulders of people with the condition and agreeing on a sustainable way of funding the system has to be a priority.'

George McNamara
Head of Policy
Alzheimer's Society

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