Alzheimer’s Society comment on the second reading debate of the Personal Care at Home bill

In the second reading debate of the Personal Care at Home bill he described it as a 'significant moment' marking the beginning of a fundamental overhaul of care services in England.

'The promise of free personal care at home for those with the highest needs is a welcome development. However implementing this proposal will be difficult in terms of cost and also guaranteeing the necessary quality of care.

'These measures will not completely fix a social care system that is failing hundreds of thousands of people with dementia. We need a fair and transparent system that provides good care at a fair price for people at every stage of dementia. All political parties need to make this a priority.'

 

Neil Hunt
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society

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Notes to editors

• One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
• Alzheimer's Society research shows that 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051.
• Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them.
• Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Alzheimer's Society needs to raise money to help people live well with dementia today and for research to find a cure for tomorrow. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk
• Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit alzheimers.org.uk