Press release archive
Press release archive for 2003
Alzheimer's Society response to Health Service Ombudsman's investigations
17 December 2003
The Alzheimer's Society welcomes the publication today by the Health Service Ombudsman of a selection of recent investigations into complaints against the NHS.
Making Decisions Alliance extremely disappointed Mental Incapacity Bill is not in the Queen's Speech
27 November 2003
The Making Decisions Alliance (MDA) is extremely disappointed that the draft Mental Incapacity Bill was not included in the Queen's Speech.
Ask About Medicines Week: Poor drug access condemned
16 October 2003
Health authorities across the UK are using 'every trick in the book' to restrict access to the anti-dementia drug Ebixa, according to the Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society welcomes statement on long term care
29 September 2003
The Alzheimer's Society strongly welcomes today's statement by nine Royal Commissioners on long term care.
CHI raises the stakes on dementia care
24 September 2003
The Alzheimer's Society welcomes the publication of a Commission for Health Improvement report on older age services at the Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.
Take a stroll with the Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk
11 September 2003
The Alzheimer's Society is putting its best foot forward for its first national Memory Walk to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day on 21st September.
Eastenders dementia dilemma
10 September 2003
Admitting that a person you care about is not well is never easy, but Eastenders barman Alfie Moon is taking the right steps to get his grandmother the help she needs.
Dementia: new educational approaches
6 August 2003
The Alzheimer's Society today launches two new evidence based educational packages on dementia for primary care.
Alzheimer's Society appoints new chief executive
16 July 2003
The Alzheimer's Society today (Wednesday 16 July) announces that it has appointed Neil Hunt as its new chief executive.
Tony Robinson says, 'Try the Triathlon for Alzheimer's'
3 July 2003
It's not too late to get a place in the London Triathlon', says Time Team Big Dig's Tony Robinson.
Building on strengths
26 June 2003
The Alzheimer's Society has launched a new guide for dementia care services entitled 'Building on Strengths'; which will make implementing care planning for people with dementia much easier.
Alzheimer's Society welcomes Ombudsman report but asks what difference does it make?
20 June 2003
The Alzheimer's Society today welcomed the publication of the health service Ombudsman Ann Abraham's Annual Report.
Make a difference in dementia care training
7 April 2003
The Alzheimer's Society in association with Dementia Care Matters has launched a new publication aimed at anyone providing dementia care training.
Who has the right to decide for us if we can't decide for ourselves?
19 February 2003
A NOP survey has revealed that the public dosn't know who would have the right to be consulted about decisions regarding their welfare or finances if they were unable to make decisions for themselves.
Food, fun and parties
12 February 2003
The Alzheimer's Society's book of activities is a bumper recipe book of practical and inexpensive ideas which will give inspiration to anyone who cares for people with dementia.
