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MPs call for an effective plan to join up health and social care

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Government to put forward an overall strategy to integrate the health and social care system and alleviate the financial pressures on local authorities that are leaving them with ‘no realistic prospect of progress.’

Watchdogs warn over prison social care - Alzheimer's Society comments

The prison service and local authorities are failing to plan for a rise in elderly, ill and frail inmates, according to a new report from the HM Inspectorate of Prisons and the Care Quality Commission.

Bev's story: 'Mum missed her medication and was left in dirty clothes'

The home care system failed Bev and her mum, Marge. Here she shares her experiences and calls for the Government to Fix Dementia Care.

Charlotte's story: 'Gran could have stayed at home longer if things had been different'

Charlotte describes the poor homecare her gran, Jane, received. Find out why it's so important the Government Fix Dementia Care now.

Linda's story: 'No one should go through what my dad did'

The homecare system failed Linda’s dad, Ken, who was living with dementia. Watch her story and find out why we need to Fix Dementia Care.

Fixing dementia home care: what we are calling for?

We are calling on the Government to fix a broken homecare system. Find out what steps we want them to take.

Fix Dementia Care: Homecare

Find out why it's so important that we Fix Dementia Care for people affected by dementia who receive homecare.

CQC warns of growing ‘care injustice’ - Alzheimer's Society comment

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual State of Care report, which found that the quality of health and social care in England has been largely maintained over the past year – but that people’s experience of care varies depending on where they live and how well different parts of local systems work together.

Cross-Party Group inquiry into hospital care

The Cross-Party Group on dementia in the National Assembly for Wales has launched an inquiry into hospital care - and they want to hear from you.

Matt Hancock announces £240m to ease winter pressures

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock will use his speech at the Conservative Party conference to announce an extra £240 million for the social care system to ease pressure on the NHS this winter.

New report shows carers are close to the brink

A new briefing published today brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from 27 communities across England.

Crisis in care at home 'leads to rising hospital admissions among elderly'

Estimates by Age UK have found that an increasing number of older people are being admitted to hospital for conditions which should have been dealt with at home due to failures in the care for people in the community.