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23 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show almost 13,000 people who died from Covid-19 had dementia - Alzheimer's Society comments

Updated figures from the Office of National Statistics today show the number of deaths involving COVID-19 in England and Wales from 1 March to 30 May.

22 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society demands dementia representation on Government's social care taskforce

Kate Lee, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said

19 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

JCVI includes dementia in priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination

18 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer’s Society responds to the ADASS Budget Survey 2020

Following the publication of the Association of Directors of Adults Social Services Budget Survey 2020, which shows the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on adult social care, Alzheimer’s Society comments:

16 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show care home deaths still around 16 per cent higher than normal

Updated figures from the Office for National Statistics today show the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales.

09 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show care home deaths still around 49 per cent higher than normal - Alzheimer’s Society comments

Updated figures from the Office for National Statistics today show the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales.

08 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to Government announcement of social care task force

Alzheimer's Society responds to today's Government announcement of new national Covid-19 social care support Taskforce.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

ONS report shows a 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments

A new report on death registrations not associated with COVID-19 from the ONS has given insight into the number of excess dementia deaths in England and Wales during the pandemic.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Thousands of people with dementia dying or deteriorating – not just from coronavirus as isolation takes its toll

People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus in terms of deaths

02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show care home deaths still 66% higher than normal – Alzheimer’s Society comments

New updated figures today from the ONS have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales

26 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society comments on UK DRI research showing need for coronavirus testing in care homes

The UK DRI has today released results from a cornavirus outbreak investigation in four London nursing homes.

26 May 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show care home deaths are still at twice the expected number – Alzheimer’s Society comments

New updated figures today from the ONS have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales

19 May 2020 Coronavirus

ONS data shows twice the anticipated number of deaths in care homes – Alzheimer’s Society comments

New updated figures today from the ONS have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales:

15 May 2020 Coronavirus

ONS figures show dementia is main underlying condition for Covid-19 deaths – Alzheimer’s Society comments

These are horrifying figures for anyone with a loved one with dementia, and show for the first time the true toll of coronavirus.

15 May 2020 Coronavirus

Lonely and struggling to cope: Alzheimer’s Society reveals grave reality for people affected by dementia

During what should have been Dementia Action Week, Alzheimer’s Society survey uncovers what everyday life is for thousands.

13 May 2020 Coronavirus

Care homes ‘left to fend for themselves’ against coronavirus

Alzheimer’s Society warns the ‘lives of people with dementia continue to be put in danger’ and calls for weekly testing of all care home staff and residents, after finding over half of care homes can’t isolate residents, and 43% are still not confident of their PPE supply, despite nearly a third taking Covid-19 positive patients from hospital

12 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing three times the usual number of deaths in care homes

Since the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK Alzheimer’s Society have been campaigning to get social care put on an equal footing with the NHS, including coordinating a response with Care England and other charities, and writing to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to call for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

For too many with dementia, their care systems have broken down in the Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 has highlighted the crucial gaps in dementia care in the UK - with reports of dementia patients starving, isolated from carers, or at increased risk of exposure in care homes

07 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to Boris Johnson’s comments on care homes

We haven’t seen any evidence to suggest that deaths in care homes are slowing down, and any other implication would be dangerously complacent

05 May 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing care home deaths have risen over 30% in the last week

Since the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK Alzheimer’s Society have been campaigning to get social care put on an equal footing with the NHS, including coordinating a response with Care England and other charities, and writing to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to call for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.

29 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to Government announcement to publish daily care home deaths

Today Health Minister Matt Hancock announced that from tomorrow the Government will be publishing the number of coronavirus related deaths in care homes and in the community, alongside the number of those who died in hospital. In response to this announcement, Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society said:

29 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer’s Society funded study reveals a third of people with dementia and two thirds of carers feel lonely

Alzheimer’s Society predicts rise in high rates of loneliness due to coronavirus pandemic as it asks for support for Emergency Appeal.

23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain goes virtual, inviting UK to join in and sing with people with dementia and Vicky McClure

Alzheimer’s Society invites Britain to warm up their vocal chords, try out some scales and unite with people with dementia for a broadcast of a virtual Singing for the Brain session live on Facebook on Thursday 30 April at 3pm.

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21 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing 300% increase in deaths in care homes

UK Alzheimer’s Society are calling for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.