Dementia is an issue that affects us all. There are an estimated 21 million people in England who have a close family or friend with dementia (one in three people over 65 will develop dementia).
Councils have a vital role to play in enabling people who are living with dementia, their families and carers, to retain their independence in the community for as long as possible.
- Creating dementia-friendly communities: guidance for councils
- Creating dementia-friendly communities: resources
- Prime Minister’s 2020 Dementia Challenge
PHE in collaboration with NHSE/I has produced guidance on coronavirus for vulnerable groups including people with learning disabilities, autistic people, older people, carers and others:
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