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Suzanne's story: 'We've had to sell mum and dad's house rapidly, having been turned down for a loan'

Suzanne knew that selling her mum’s house to pay care home fees was always going to be sad. But going through her parents’ belongings brought back the strong bond she’d had with them both before dementia came along.

The Queen’s Speech and social care

'We urge Boris Johnson and his new Government to fulfill his commitment to fix dementia care.'

New analysis reveals growing army of carers aged over 80 – Alzheimer’s Society comment

New research has revealed that the number of carers aged over 80 has rocketed over the last decade.

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.

What have UK political parties said about dementia care in their manifestos?

The next Government will be in power during a critical time for social care. Here, we look at what each party has committed to in their manifestos, and what it means for people affected by dementia.

06 December 2019

Alzheimer's Society responds to new Nuffield Trust analysis

Today Nuffield Trust released new analysis that reveals that up to 90,000 home care workers for the over 65s are needed immediately if the main parties’ manifesto pledges to expand and reform social care are to be met.

Dementia research investment needs to reflect the enormous cost of dementia care

In light of new figures on the cost of dementia care and global investment in dementia research, we’re calling for all political parties to commit to tripling research investment and ring-fencing £100m a year for health and social care research.

22 November 2019

Alzheimer's Society on the Labour Manifesto

In response to the launch of Labour's election manifesto, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said:

Alzheimer's Society on Conservatives' £1bn social care pledge

In response to the Conservative Party's pledge to spend an extra £1bn a year on social care and to stage cross-party talks to find a long-term solution, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said:

Dementia care costs to nearly treble in next two decades, as families struggle to cope

Total cost of dementia has soared to £34.7bn, including costs to NHS, social care costs and unpaid care.

General Election 2019: Let’s Demand Action on Dementia

Throughout the election period, Alzheimer’s Society will be working to make sure all political parties have the interests of people affected by dementia at the heart of their commitments. We think dementia needs to be a key issue during this election, and you can help us make it a top priority for the next Government.

Jag’s story: ‘Mum knows every nook and cranny of her home, I promised I wouldn’t move her’

Jag and her mum, who has dementia, live 200 miles apart. Like so many others, Jag has been exhausted trying to find appropriate care and is worried that she soon won't be able to afford the costs.

12 November 2019

Dementia doesn’t change your right to vote on 12 December

With a General Election just around the corner, it’s a good time to remember that people with dementia have the same right to vote as everyone else.

06 November 2019