Alzheimer's Society comment on NHS Future Forum report
Published 13 June 2011
The NHS Future Forum, which has carried out a two-month consultation on NHS reform, today reported its findings at a King’s Fund press conference.
The report recommended better integration between health and social care, patient involvement and local decision making and accountability.
Alzheimer's Society comment:'The Future Forum report has delivered an exciting vision, which must now become a reality. Local accountability and transparency has the potential to transform dementia care, as does joined up working between health and social services. But the details of how this will work must now be clarified.
'It's a very positive step that people everywhere should have their rightful say in local health services. We must now ensure that people with dementia and carers are not just hard-wired into the decision-making system, but that they have the power to permanently reconnect the cables.'
Andrew Chidgey
Head of Policy and Public 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 ten 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
