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.
The Care Quality Commission has published data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia.
We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia.
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Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.
Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.
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Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.
Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.
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Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.
Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.
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After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.
After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.
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Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future.
Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future.
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Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months.
Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months.
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Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.
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.
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