Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new updated figures from the ONS that have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales.

New data has shown dementia is the most common pre-existing condition found among deaths involving COVID-19. Risks for people living with dementia are greater than ever and Alzheimer's Society won't stop until people living with dementia are better protected.

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new ONS figures that show the number of people with dementia who have died due to COVID-19.

Alzheimer’s Society warns the ‘lives of people with dementia continue to be put in danger’ and calls for weekly testing of all care home staff and residents, after finding over half of care homes can’t isolate residents, and 43% are still not confident of their PPE supply, despite nearly a third taking Covid-19 positive patients from hospital.

With 70% of care home residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's Society continue to urge the Government for a clear care plan

With local government considering whether to relax certain responsibilities during the pandemic, we've made recommendations on how to appropriately adopt Care Act easements on behalf of people affected by dementia.