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Information Alzheimer's Society's view on NHS Continuing Healthcare What we think about NHS Continuing Healthcare and how it relates to the needs of people affected by dementia. Read more
Information When does the NHS pay for care? This booklet explains what NHS continuing healthcare is, who can get it, how assessments are carried out, and what to do if it is not awarded. Read more
Information Being involved in someone’s assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding Advice about whether you should be involved when a relative or friend is assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, and steps you can take if you haven’t been included. 01 June 2021 0
Real stories ‘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. 17 May 2021 12
Advice 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. 12 May 2021
Advice Things to consider after a person with dementia leaves hospital There are different places a person with dementia may be discharged to after a stay in hospital. This will depend on their needs. There are also various options available if the person needs care and support after leaving hospital. Read more
Information How much does dementia care cost? Many people affected by dementia face catastrophic care costs. Our video tells the story of one such family, who have been battling the social care system to get support for their husband and father, who has dementia. 22 July 2020 27
News Prime Minister announces extra £1.8 billion for NHS frontline services Yesterday, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced the 20 hospitals set to share £850 million of new funding to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment – helping improve patient care and ultimately save more lives. Read more
News People with dementia spend almost £15bn of their own money waiting for Government care reforms, Alzheimer’s Society reveals New analysis published today (Tuesday 9 July) by Alzheimer’s Society reveals people living with dementia have had to spend almost £15bn of their own money on social care since Government reforms were first promised in March 2017. Read more
News New Health for Care coalition warns Government that care services are on brink of collapse – Alzheimer’s Society comment The Health for Care coalition, a new group of health organisations, led by the NHS Confederation is urging the Government to act to rescue the social care system. Read more
News NHS Long Term Plan to tackle major killer conditions The NHS Long Term Plan, published today, promises to save almost half a million more lives with practical action on major killer conditions and investment in cutting edge treatments. Read more
News BBC drama, ‘Care’, tackles social care crisis Alzheimer’s Society has warned that the story at the heart of a new BBC1 drama, Care, is too often the reality for countless people at the mercy of a broken social care system Read more
