Real stories Spotlight: Sarah Weir, Trustee Meet Sarah Weir, a member of Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. 01 June 2021 0
News Alzheimer's Society Comments on Queen's Speech - Social Care Reform Almost two years since the Prime Minister committed to implementing a plan to address the deep-rooted problems in social care, our most vulnerable people have been worst hit by coronavirus. 34,000 people with dementia have died from the virus and many more are rapidly deteriorating.
Information Influencing local government Alzheimer's Society works with local decision-makers to make sure the voices of people affected by dementia are heard. Find out how you can help influence change in your area.
Real stories Spotlight: Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing Meet Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society. 31 March 2021 0
Real stories Meaningful visits: Vital contact for people with dementia in care homes Relatives desperate for close contact are campaigning for people with dementia in care homes to be able to see family and friends safely. 01 February 2021 2
Real stories Beyond stalemate and crisis: Campaigning in Northern Ireland Martin Reilly, Public Affairs and Campaigning Officer, looks back on a pivotal year in Northern Ireland. 01 February 2021 0
Advice How I do my bit: What I get from being active in my community We ask people about how they keep active and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about making the world a better place. 01 December 2020 1
Real stories Platform for change: Standing up for people affected by dementia Inspired by her father, Nimisha Sharma has been sharing her family’s story to raise the profile of dementia. 01 June 2020 1
News Alzheimer's Society responds to no increased spending on social care in Budget Alzheimer's Society responds to the Government's budget today, which included no additional investment in social care.Â
News Alzheimer's Society's response to Health Secretary Matt Hancock's cross-party social care announcement Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the government will begin the process of cross party talks to find a long term solution to funding social care.
News Actress Lesley Manville shines light on Britain’s broken social care system Oscar-nominated actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lesley Manville, is supporting a new animation highlighting the impact of the UK’s broken and unfair social care system.
News Lack of social care has led to 2.5 million lost NHS bed days – Alzheimer’s Society comment New analysis has uncovered tht between the last General Election in 2017 and the upcoming December Election, 2.5 million NHS beds were lost due to the social care crisis.
