Real stories Campaigning for Alzheimer’s Society by meeting your MP Society campaigner Tricia, in West Suffolk, explains how meeting her MP helped secure some important commitments on dementia. Society campaigner Tricia, in West Suffolk, explains how meeting her MP helped secure some important commitments on dementia. ... 01 December 2022
News Tag: News. Vicky McClure calls on MPs to cure the broken social care system. Line of Duty star and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Vicky McClure, has shared a powerful video calling on every MP to help the charity cure the broken social care system, as reports today suggest Government will delay the vital care cap. Read more
News Tag: News. PM announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor Today the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he will be launching a new ‘national dementia mission’ in honour of the late Dame Barbara Windsor. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society welcomes new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay Following Sajid Javid's resignation as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Alzheimer's Society responds to his departure and welcomes the appointment of Steve Barclay. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Improve dementia diagnosis There are tens of thousands of people living with dementia in England without a diagnosis. We want to help them access the care and services they deserve. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Make dementia a priority Any strategy, any approach, #PlanD doesn’t change. Read more
Real stories 'Nobody should face dementia alone' – why we need to invest in support after a diagnosis As a Consultant Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Liz knows the problems that people can face accessing dementia support. She explains why the Government must focus on the support after a dementia diagnosis, not just receiving one. As a Consultant Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Liz knows the problems that people can face accessing dementia support. She explains why the Government must focus on the support after a dementia diagnosis, not just receiving one. ... 29 June 2022
Real stories Why we need a strategy to help people with dementia recover from the impact of the pandemic Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact. Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact. ... 30 September 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society responds to social care reform announcement Alzheimer’s Society has responded to today’s announcement made by the Prime Minister of a funding plan to reform the broken social care sector - two years after this first speech as Prime Minister promising to ‘fix’ the sector. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: Shelagh Robinson's story Shelagh Robinson is living with dementia. Find out how she helped to influence MPs to improve post diagnosis support. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Quality social care 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 Read more
News Tag: 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. Read more