Dementia Action Week Campaign 2024
It’s Dementia Action Week 2024
Pledge your support for dementia carersThis Dementia Action Week, we invite people to let dementia carers know that they are not alone.
We know all too well that many dementia carers are struggling to cope. Even when you are caring for someone you love, it can be very challenging to manage your caring responsibilities without any practical or emotional support.
Too many carers are being pushed to breaking point as they feel overwhelmed and alone. Our research has shown that nine in ten carers are reaching crisis. They didn’t sign up for this.
Our Dementia Action Week campaign enables you to pledge your support for dementia carers. Together, we can let carers know that we believe that:
No carer should feel overwhelmed or alone and that all dementia carers deserve emotional and practical support which meets their needs.
We are campaigning for changes to health and social care policy that will ensure that carers receive more support.
As we approach a general election, we want support for dementia carers to be a top priority for all Parliamentary candidates.
By signing our pledge, you are showing solidarity with carers and helping us demonstrate to policy and decision makers the strength of feeling behind the need for improved support for carers.
While we campaign for future changes, we are also here to help anyone caring for someone with dementia today.
Emma found managing care a constant battle
Emma found managing her dad’s care a constant battle. We provided advice, emotional support and advocacy so she could cope
When I first contacted Dementia Carers Count, I was on the brink of being in crisis. I was incredibly anxious and felt like I didn’t have a grip on all that was happening. After being in touch with the team, I could breathe again. I felt validated. Someone actually listened to me and took me seriously. Not only that, they went on to support my sister and I to get the right care for dad, whilst giving us the emotional support that we desperately needed. Emma* (name changed to protect identity)
About Dementia Carers Count
Dementia Carers Count is a small but mighty charity, powered and inspired by dementia carers’ experiences and insights and driven by the urgent need for change. We are here to listen, to support and to help dementia carers. We provide free, personal and confidential practical advice and emotional support. Every day our team of specialist advisors supports carers across the UK. Our Carer Support Line can be reached for free on 0800 652 1102 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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