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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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Improving dementia diagnosis One in three people living with dementia in the UK don’t have a diagnosis. We want to help them access the care and support they deserve. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Getting ready for disease modifying treatments (DMTs) Disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) that can slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease are on the horizon, but the healthcare system is not yet ready to deliver them. 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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
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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Influencing local government Alzheimer's Society works with local decision-makers to make sure the voices of people affected by dementia are heard. Find out how you can help influence change in your area. Read more
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