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Alzheimer's Society comments on social care inaction on two year anniversary of Prime Minister's promise

It's been two years since the Prime Minister made a promise to 'fix social care once and for all'. However, the Government has still not revealed its plan.

ADASS Spring Survey 2021 Report - Alzheimer's Society responds

The report says almost 75,000 disabled people, older people and carers are waiting for help with their care and support

‘I can be Ann's voice in the wider world' - campaigning to cure the care system

Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now.

Jen's story of her dad's dementia: ‘Mum has experienced the worst of it all’

Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion.

'The system isn’t set up to be fair' - Derek's struggle for dementia support

Derek cares for his wife Margaret who has Alzheimer's disease. Their experience of the care system has been difficult. Derek is now is calling for councils to do more to support people affected by dementia.

‘I wanted to look after Mum, but spent years wrangling with an unfair system’ - Jonathan's story

It was devastating for Jonathan to see his mother’s decline after she was diagnosed with mixed dementia. But the fight he faced for his mother’s care was even worse. After she sadly passed away, Jonathan is calling on Government to keep its promise, and rebuild the social care system.

Campaigning for quality social care for people affected by dementia

Right now, nearly a million families affected by dementia in the UK are struggling to get the support and care that they need and deserve

Meera’s dementia story: ‘As long as Grandma keeps smiling, we know she is doing okay’

Meera’s grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 18 years ago, and mixed dementia later in life. Here she shares how the family have banded together to care for her, with the help of agency carers.

How to navigate the current social care system if you are affected by dementia

Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further help and information.

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.

Behind the Cure The Care System film: ‘It was an ode to my mum and dad’ - Kate’s story

Actor Kate Dickie’s connection to dementia played a big part in why she took part in Alzheimer’s Society’s hard-hitting Cure The Care System film. Kate shares an important message for other people affected by dementia.

‘Mum had dementia and received fantastic care. Why isn't it the same for everyone?’ - Julia's story

Julia’s mum, Gladys, lived with vascular dementia. She was a bubbly, social woman and her care replicated that. The support Gladys received was exceptional, and now Julia would like to help families, not as lucky as her own, to receive the same.

Dementia doesn’t change your right to vote on 6 May

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