Alzheimer’s Society welcomes new appointments to CQC

The Care Quality Commission has announced the appointment of two new advisors specialising in adult social care. Bill Hodson will take on the role of national advisor on adult social care. Barbara Laing will help the commission in the run-up to the registration of adult social care providers under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Alzheimer's Society comment:

'Alzheimer's Society welcomes the appointment of the new Care Quality Commission advisors. It is particularly pleasing that they recognise the need to draw on expertise of stakeholders and to form partnerships between social and health care services.'

'The vast majority of people with dementia will need health and social care at some stage and they account for at least two thirds of care home residents. It is therefore essential that their needs are addressed and their opinions heard by the commission. We must all work together to ensure people with dementia have the best possible quality of life.'

Andrew Ketteringham
Director of External Affairs
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 750,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In just 15 years 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 supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. 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