Alzheimer's Society Response To Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy
Main Category: Alzheimer's / DementiaArticle Date: 26 Apr 2009 - 0:00 PDT
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As the population ages, this strategy is an important first step in ensuring the social care workforce is able to cope with the rising numbers of people living with dementia.
'There will be over a million people living with dementia in the UK in just 15 years.
But more is still needed if we are to rescue the UK from its position in the bottom third of Europe for dementia care. Over two thirds of people in care homes have dementia and over 400, 000 people with dementia live in the community. All social care staff must have dementia training if we are to pull dementia out of the dark ages.'
Neil Hunt
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society
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Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia and their carers. It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia.
The Alzheimer's Society provides a national help line on 0845 3000 336 and website alzheimers.org.uk. Please include this information in any publication that uses these comments.
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