Mims Davies MP Joins Dementia UK's Fix the Funding CHC Parliamentary event.
Dementia is a huge and growing health crisis in the UK – it is estimated that over one million people will be living with the condition by 2025, and one in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetimes – either through developing it ourselves or caring for a loved one with dementia.
We need to ensure we have a society where every person with dementia, their families and carers receive high-quality, compassionate care, from diagnosis through to end of life. Timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care and support to maintain independence and quality of life for as long as possible.
This is why Mims has pledged to take action to make dementia the political priority it needs to be.
If you need advice or support on living with dementia, contact Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org.
The Helpline is staffed by experienced Admiral Nurses. You can also book a free video or phone appointment to receive expert dementia support from an Admiral Nurse. You can find more information here.
Mims Davies MP said:
"I was very pleased to have the opportunity to attend this important Parliamentary event hosted by specialist dementia nursing charity Dementia UK.
I met with CEO and Chief Admiral Nurse Hilda Hayo, specialist dementia Admiral Nurses and people impacted by dementia to discuss the charity’s Fix the funding campaign, which calls for an urgent review of the funding process for NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) in order to better meet the health and care needs of people living with dementia.
You may be aware I helped care for my father for many years after he suffered a devastating brain injury so I do appreciate what a huge difference the right support can make to those individuals in need as well as to their families.
A huge thank you to the Dementia UK team for hosting such an important event and for all they do for every person with dementia and supporting their families."