Alzheimer’s Society comment on the Care and Support conference

Ruth Sutherland, Acting Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society attended the conference.

'Transforming the crumbling system of who pays for care into one which is transparent, sustainable and fair is a challenge. It cannot be achieved without widespread consensus and today was an important contribution towards this goal. 

'Hundreds of thousands of people with dementia are the significant losers under the current charging system. It is imperative that all political parties work towards a new system that delivers quality care for all.'

Ruth Sutherland
Chief Executive (Acting)
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