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‘It has been very lonely for me’ – A carer’s experience of coronavirus lockdown

For Susanne and her husband David, who lives with mixed dementia, coronavirus has brought a stop to their busy routine. This has been hard on them both, and Susanne says the Government must not ignore people affected by dementia if lockdown measures return.

Alzheimer's Society comments on CQC survey showing people with dementia report poorer experiences in hospital

The latest CQC report finds people living with dementia experience a lower quality of care and level of respect.

ONS figures show care home deaths falling

Alzheimer’s Society comments on figures from the Office for National Statistics showing deaths in care homes from Covid-19 are falling.

Tireless dementia campaigner Barbara Pointon has died

Alzheimer’s Society is sad to hear of the death of Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Barbara Pointon, MBE.

ONS figures show almost 13,000 people who died from Covid-19 had dementia

Alzheimer's Society comments on the latest ONS figures showing almost 13,000 people who died from Covid-19 had dementia.

Why the Government must prioritise people affected by dementia in coronavirus action plans

With substantial lockdown easements and the beginning of a new reality ahead of us, we examine the serious impact the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer's Society demands dementia representation on Government's social care taskforce

CEO Kate Lee comments on the lack of dementia representation within the Government's new Social Care Taskforce.

JCVI includes dementia in priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination

Alzheimer's Society comments on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) publishing interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination.

Alzheimer’s Society responds to the ADASS Budget Survey 2020

Following the publication of the Association of Directors of Adults Social Services Budget Survey 2020, which shows the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on adult social care, Alzheimer’s Society comments.

ONS figures show care home deaths still around 16 per cent higher than normal

Updated figures from the Office for National Statistics today show the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales are 16% higher than expected.

Lacking home care support in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it'

Lockdown measures in the UK have affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 86 and living with dementia. Her daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the pandemic has greatly impacted their family.

ONS report shows 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on a new report from the Office for National Statistics showing 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia.

Thousands of people with dementia dying or deteriorating – not just from coronavirus as isolation takes its toll

Alzheimer’s Society calls on the Government to put people with dementia at heart of lockdown solution, as devastating impact of isolation on health is revealed. Survey of 128 care homes reveals nearly 80% have seen a deterioration in the health of their residents with dementia due to lack of social contact.