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Scot Gov using fiscal challenge as 'excuse' for dementia 'healthcare tax'
A major new report published today by Alzheimer Scotland reveals a "fragmented, crisis-prone system" that is failing to meet the long-term care needs of people with advanced dementia.

Henry McLeish, former First Minister, says society should be moving away from the

Henry McLeish, former First Minister, says society should be moving away from the

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No one should be able to 'buy quality' in care homes, says former First Minister

Alzheimer Scotland said it was 'unacceptable' that some were resorting to private healthcare to have a diagnosis of dementia confirmed

Alzheimer Scotland said it was 'unacceptable' that some were resorting to private healthcare to have a diagnosis of dementia confirmed

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‘Unacceptable’: Scots turning to private doctors for dementia diagnoses

Cathie Russell of pressure group Care Home Relatives Scotland says the public should be angrier about the fact that self-funders pay substantially higher fees

Cathie Russell of pressure group Care Home Relatives Scotland says the public should be angrier about the fact that self-funders pay substantially higher fees

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Scots 'should be outraged' over 40% care cost disparity, says campaigner

Switzerland's social care system ranks highly internationally

Switzerland's social care system ranks highly internationally

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What Scotland could learn from Switzerland's high taxation social care model

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen could be on the brink of an early diagnosis breakthrough in Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen could be on the brink of an early diagnosis breakthrough in Alzheimer's Disease

New test could spark early diagnosis Alzheimer's breakthrough

The charity Playlist for Life has called for music to be a 'formal part of dementia care' in light of evidence showing it led to a reduction in use of sedative drugs

The charity Playlist for Life has called for music to be a 'formal part of dementia care' in light of evidence showing it led to a reduction in use of sedative drugs

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Music should be 'formal part of dementia policy' amid growing evidence of benefit

Balhousie Pitlochry Care Home has been given until October 31 to address failings

Balhousie Pitlochry Care Home has been given until October 31 to address failings

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Elderly 'bored' bedridden and restricted by outdated Covid rules at Scots care home

The number of people dying with dementia in Scotland has soared over the past 20 years

The number of people dying with dementia in Scotland has soared over the past 20 years

Areas of Scotland with highest dementia death rates revealed in new data

Cathie Russell of Care Home Relatives Scotland said it was wrong that elderly people on low incomes were being forced to sell their homes to pay for residential care

Cathie Russell of Care Home Relatives Scotland said it was wrong that elderly people on low incomes were being forced to sell their homes to pay for residential care

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SNP urged to launch citizens’ jury amid 'indefensible' care home costs

Lynn Shand (left) says she would rather bring her mother, Elizabeth, home than sell her house to fund her care

Lynn Shand (left) says she would rather bring her mother, Elizabeth, home than sell her house to fund her care

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'Why I refuse to sell our childhood home to pay for mum's care'

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Think Dementia - Archive

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Scot Gov using fiscal challenge as 'excuse' for dementia 'healthcare tax'

Henry McLeish, former First Minister, says society should be moving away from the

Henry McLeish, former First Minister, says society should be moving away from the

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No one should be able to 'buy quality' in care homes, says former First Minister

Think Dementia - Facts and Information

Think dementia fact sheet: Young onset dementia Q&A

Think dementia fact sheet: Young onset dementia Q&A
It is estimated that around 90,000 people in Scotland are currently living with dementia and it is Scotland’s biggest public health issue.

Think Dementia: What is fair dementia care?

Think Dementia: What is fair dementia care?

Think Dementia factsheet: What is fair dementia care?

Think Dementia Fact sheet: Starting a conversation about dementia

Think Dementia Fact sheet: Starting a conversation about dementia

Think Dementia Fact sheet: Starting a conversation about dementia

Think Dementia: What is Dementia and how do I access support?

Think Dementia: What is Dementia and how do I access support?

Think Dementia factsheet: What is Dementia and how do I access support?

Susanne Batchelor of Scottish law firm Brodies LLP.

Susanne Batchelor of Scottish law firm Brodies LLP.

Personal and Family Law

Susanne Batchelor : Don’t count the cost of failing to plan ahead

Billy Against Dementia - Billy McNeill Football Fund

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Former Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld with the rare print that will be auctioned on eBay in support of the Billy McNeill Fund

Rare Lisbon Lions print to be auctioned for new Billy McNeill Fund
A RARE print of Billy McNeill lifting the European Cup that is one of only a few in the world signed by all eleven Lisbon Lions, is going under the hammer to support a charity in the Celtic legend’s name.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Liz McNeil, wife of Celtic footballer Billy McNeil poses for a photograph with her son Martyn McNeil to announce a new dementia fund named in Billy's honour on January 21, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Shot for a Herald an

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Liz McNeil, wife of Celtic footballer Billy McNeil poses for a photograph with her son Martyn McNeil to announce a new dementia fund named in Billy's honour on January 21, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Shot for a Herald an

Billy McNeill Fund to be launched to help ex-footballers affected by dementia

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Liz McNeil, wife of Celtic footballer Billy McNeil poses for a photograph to announce a new dementia fund named in Billy's honour on January 21, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Shot for a Herald and Glasgow Times dementia ca

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Liz McNeil, wife of Celtic footballer Billy McNeil poses for a photograph to announce a new dementia fund named in Billy's honour on January 21, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Shot for a Herald and Glasgow Times dementia ca

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'To us he was just dad': Family of Billy McNeill on his life, his legacy and pride over dementia fund

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 22: ex professional footballer James MacLean poses for a photograph with his wife Mary at the Fred Paton Centre on January 22, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. James suffers from dementia and his wife Mary believes that his dementia

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 22: ex professional footballer James MacLean poses for a photograph with his wife Mary at the Fred Paton Centre on January 22, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. James suffers from dementia and his wife Mary believes that his dementia

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Wife of former footballer battling dementia 'convinced' disease was caused by headers

Frank McAvennie and Walter Smith help the McNeill family launch the Billy McNeill dementia charity at Parkhead yesterday.

Frank McAvennie and Walter Smith help the McNeill family launch the Billy McNeill dementia charity at Parkhead yesterday.

Frank McAvennie expects Billy McNeill charity to unite Celtic and Rangers fans