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Sharing dementia carers’ views with the Casey Commission
People who use social care services, and those around them who support them through unpaid care, must be listened to by the Independent Commission for Adult Social Care
Dementia care focus is long overdue
Dementia care has been given the prominence it deserves in the NHS 10 year plan
Small Charity Week: Double your donation!
We've been selected as a beneficiary of the BigGive's inaugural Small Charity Week.
Where is the funding desperately needed for social care?
Additional funding for the NHS is welcome, but today's spending review continues to leave the burden of social care squarely on the shoulders of unpaid carers.
We’re an Age-friendly employer
We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly.
Dementia Action Week 2025
This Dementia Action Week, we're speaking out and we're speaking up for dementia carers who don't have any alternative care arrangements in place. This is the case for over three quarters of dementia carers.
What if…I can’t care?
Helen and her siblings struggled to support their mum when their dad, her main carer, received a cancer diagnosis and died a few weeks later.
What if…my own health didn’t have to suffer?
Debbie has to continue her caring role however she is feeling. She has no time to look after her own health needs.
What if…there’s an emergency?
Elaine was struggling to remain conscious after being admitted to hospital, but needed to find care for her mum
What if…I wasn’t so terrified of what might happen?
Angela worries a lot about what would happen to her husband if she becomes ill
Independent Commission into Adult Social Care
We welcome the Casey Commission’s commitment to the long-term transformation of social care, but carers are at breaking point now.
Supporting safer walking for people living with dementia
People living with dementia often feel a natural urge to walk, which can offer numerous physical and emotional benefits. By understanding the motivations behind the wish to walk and implementing key safety measures, families and caregivers can support safer walking while maintaining a sense of independence.
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Ways to support
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Business and Charity Partnerships
We partner with businesses, charities and the public sector to reach more carers with life changing support