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Health and Social Care Committee’s report into the delivery of core NHS services during the pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds
Alzheimer's Society responds to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report into the delivery of core NHS services during the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Exhausted’ family and friends spent 92 million extra hours caring for loved ones with dementia since lockdown
Alzheimer’s Society’s new report, ‘Worst hit: dementia during coronavirus’, says Government must fix social care now, learning lessons to avoid further winter tragedy, as dementia carers struggle with depression, insomnia and exhaustion.
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Stars from the worlds of sport, music and TV join forces in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk
Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Pryce CBE and Vicky McClure have completed their own Memory Walks for Alzheimer’s Society to support people affected by dementia, worst hit by coronavirus crisis.
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The role of councils and better connecting families affected by dementia
Here's why Alzheimer's Society is calling on councils to better connect families with loved ones who are living in care homes during coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Government Adult Social Care Winter Plan - Alzheimer's Society comment
The Government has announced a new adult social care winter plan aiming to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in care settings through winter, including free PPE and £546 million Infection Control Fund.
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Labour call for plan to protect care homes - Alzheimer's Society comments
Alzheimer's Society comments on the Labour Party's call for a plan to protect care homes.
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