Many of those living with dementia and their carers rely on support from the social care system. However, those living with dementia can face catastrophic costs, the system can be difficult to navigate and many are left unable to access the care they require. This short inquiry will consider how the social care system is …
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
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| Seventh Report - Supporting people with dementia and their … | HC 96 | 29 Oct 2021 | 9 | Overdue |
We conclude, in line with our report on Social care: funding and workforce, the current social care system is “unfair and confusing”. Those living with dementia remain unprotected from unlimited costs and navigating the system is burdensome for those providing support. This is unacceptable and it is therefore essential the …
We are disappointed that the Government has not provided greater funding for social care in the next three years from the new health and social care levy, with no clarity about what proportion of the levy will go to social care after that period. However, the Government has pledged to …
We have heard of the importance of receiving a timely diagnosis for people with dementia and their carers. We appreciate that the covid-19 pandemic will undoubtably have played a part in the recent decline in diagnosis rates which was previously on target. We also welcome the funding NHS England and …
However, the evidence we have taken has made it clear that improving diagnosis alone is not sufficient: people living with dementia and their carers need appropriate post- diagnostic support throughout the rest of their life. We are clear that there should be no gap between receiving a diagnosis and providing …
We recommend the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England and Improvement use the White Paper to develop clear guidance on the care and support those living with dementia and their carers should expect to receive from diagnosis through to lifelong post-diagnostic support. This guidance must encourage integrated …
As emphasised by Alzheimer’s Society and other key stakeholders, social care reform must be “rooted in the recognition of what good quality care looks like” and 20 Supporting people with dementia and their carers create a system where people with dementia are able to receive personalised care. We support this …
With many people preferring to stay living at home if diagnosed with dementia, it is vital that any future Government strategies for dementia support this becoming a reality. Initiatives such as Dementia Friends and dementia-friendly communities have successfully increased awareness of dementia but more needs to be done for those …
Ensuring inclusivity for those living with dementia goes beyond the health and social care system. We heard that, for example, achieving inclusivity requires changes to housing and transport. Therefore, we recommended that the Government’s new dementia strategy must include cross-departmental initiatives to ensure people with dementia are able to remain …
Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting people with dementia. We would like to acknowledge their tremendous contribution, especially over the pandemic period and we welcome the eventual inclusion of provisions in the Health and Care Bill relating to carers. The Government must consider unpaid carers in their White …
| Date | Witnesses | |
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| 18 May 2021 | Caroline Abrahams · Age UK, Fiona Carragher · Alzheimer’s Society, John, an individual with lived experience, Johnathan, an individual with lived experience, Sarah Pickup · Local Government Association | View ↗ |
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| 7 Dec 2021 | To cttee | Letter from the Minister of State for Care and Mental Health providing an updat… |