Cabinet reshuffle leads to new Health Secretary and new Minister for Care Services

Mr Hunt takes over from Andrew Lansley, moving over from his previous role as Culture Secretary. Mr Lamb, who from 2006 to 2010 was Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, takes over from Paul Burstow.

'The Prime Minister has made dementia a particular challenge for this government. We look forward to Jeremy Hunt and Norman Lamb working with us to deliver on that challenge, changing lives and attitudes to make communities more dementia friendly.'

'There are 800,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and one in three people over the age of 65 will develop the condition.We must act now'.

Jeremy Hughes
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society

Notes to editors:

• One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
• Alzheimer's Society research shows that 800,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 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