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Make social care fairer for dementia carers

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There needs to be greater equity in our health and social care systems. Right now, a dementia diagnosis doesn’t just take an emotional toll on the person with dementia and their families, it means they are likely to incur a financial penalty too. This is not fair or sustainable.

There is no automatic entitlement to free social care support if you are caring for someone with dementia. Helen Pyper, Head of Policy and Campaigns, Dementia Carers Count

1 in 2

chance of becoming a dementia carer or needing dementia care yourself

Source: Estimating the potential future impact and return on research investment in dementia. Office of Health Economics for ARUK

Dementia in the UK

80%

of dementia carers worried about the financial impact of caring on them and/or the person they are caring for

Source: Dementia Carers Count 2024 Survey

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There are enough challenges to cope with day to day when you’re caring for someone with dementia. There shouldn’t be a financial penalty too. It’s not fair and we’re speaking up about what needs to change. Helen Pyper, Head of Policy and Campaigns, Dementia Carers Count

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