Of the £22m, £6m will support charities including Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society and Carers UK, the government has announced.
The team provides support to individuals and their families living with Alzheimer’s and dementia on a daily basis
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society said many people with dementia are only admitted to hospital because there’s no social care support to keep them safe at home.
The Gentleman Jack actor will help the the charity on its mission to power research breakthroughs to improve care and find a cure.
The Care Sector Fundraising Ball, which this year raised £200,000 for charity, will take place for the third time in 2020.
Alzheimer’s Society has joined forces with the RAF Association to develop initiatives that will support Armed Forces personnel caring for loved ones from afar.
The second annual Care Sector Fundraising Ball has raised £200,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society and The Care Workers Charity.
Dame Barbara Windsor has delivered a letter to Boris Johnson, calling for instant action on fixing the dementia care crisis.
Over 500 people are expected to attend the event at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London next month.
Last year saw the highest number of deaths caused by dementia for 10 years, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
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