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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'

Frail elderly Scots paying up to £69,000 a year for accommodation alone in care homes

Frail elderly Scots paying up to £69,000 a year for accommodation alone in care homes

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Care home owners ‘ripping off’ elderly with £69,000 annual fees

Families expressed disappointment that the new National Care Service did not include a cap on lifetime care costs

Families expressed disappointment that the new National Care Service did not include a cap on lifetime care costs

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SNP government branded 'worse than Tories' over failure to cap care home costs

Dr Fiona McLean, a neuroscientist from the University of Dundee hopes her study will shed light on the origins of Alzheimer's Disease

Dr Fiona McLean, a neuroscientist from the University of Dundee hopes her study will shed light on the origins of Alzheimer's Disease

Scottish Alzheimer's study could offer clues about 'leaky' brain barrier

Former Scotland rugby captain Gordon Bulloch (far left) at Murrayfield Stadium where a new dementia prevention clinic is being set up for ex-players. He is joined by Professor Craig Ritchie, Dr James Robson (Scottish Rugby) and ex-player Jill McCord

Former Scotland rugby captain Gordon Bulloch (far left) at Murrayfield Stadium where a new dementia prevention clinic is being set up for ex-players. He is joined by Professor Craig Ritchie, Dr James Robson (Scottish Rugby) and ex-player Jill McCord

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Dementia will be ‘rare condition’ within 20 years says Scots expert

Celtic legend Billy McNeill is among the footballers who have succumbed to dementia

Celtic legend Billy McNeill is among the footballers who have succumbed to dementia

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'World first’ dementia study offers prevention hopes

The campaign group Care Home Relative Scotland is concerned that elderly care home residents are being isolated repeatedly even if they test negative for Covid-19

The campaign group Care Home Relative Scotland is concerned that elderly care home residents are being isolated repeatedly even if they test negative for Covid-19

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Concern as elderly 'locked up' in Scots care homes as Westminister scraps close contact rule

A study by the University of Cambridge suggests lithium could be used as a preventative treatment for dementia

A study by the University of Cambridge suggests lithium could be used as a preventative treatment for dementia

Drug for depression could prevent dementia 'encouraging' study finds

Elaine Deehan says her mother Patricia McCombie will pay £500 extra a month in care home fees this year

Elaine Deehan says her mother Patricia McCombie will pay £500 extra a month in care home fees this year

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SNP accused of breaking pre-election pledge to tackle 'dementia tax'

Brian Murray, owner of Abbey Court Care Home in Glasgow said councils were

Brian Murray, owner of Abbey Court Care Home in Glasgow said councils were

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'No one should be forced to sell their home to pay for care', providers tell Scottish Government

Audit Scotland say urgent changes in social care are needed now

Audit Scotland say urgent changes in social care are needed now

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Staff and cash crisis push Scotland's care 'to brink of collapse'

Newton House care home in Newton Mearns has been given until January 31 to make improvements after a damning inspection report

Newton House care home in Newton Mearns has been given until January 31 to make improvements after a damning inspection report

Luxury care home probed after claims woman, 90 was abused

A third of care homes in Scotland are now restricting visits to twice per week, according to new data

A third of care homes in Scotland are now restricting visits to twice per week, according to new data

Third of Scottish care homes restricting visits amid Covid deaths surge

Almost a quarter of all care homes in Scotland now have Covid cases

Almost a quarter of all care homes in Scotland now have Covid cases

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'Threat to life' as data shows sharp rise in care home Covid cases

Brian Murray, owner of Abbey Court Care Home in Glasgow says it is 'nonsense' to ban family visits again when there is more awareness of the virus and how to mitigate risks

Brian Murray, owner of Abbey Court Care Home in Glasgow says it is 'nonsense' to ban family visits again when there is more awareness of the virus and how to mitigate risks

'Nonsense' to ban care home visiting again says Glasgow owner

Campaigners say relatives could pitch in to help care homes struggling with staff absences due to Omicron

Campaigners say relatives could pitch in to help care homes struggling with staff absences due to Omicron

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'It's a no brainer': Relatives could 'pitch in' to help care homes crippled by staff absences

A report by the Care Inspectorate found 4% of whistleblower complaints were fully investigated over 2020-21

A report by the Care Inspectorate found 4% of whistleblower complaints were fully investigated over 2020-21

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Number of care home whistleblower complaints fully investigated branded 'utterly astonishing'

Scotland will lead world in social care if full powers of parliament realised, says Henry McLeish

Scotland will lead world in social care if full powers of parliament realised, says Henry McLeish

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Scotland's care system will lead world if full powers of parliament realised says Henry McLeish

The first new drug for Alzheimer's Disease in nearly 20 years could be trialled in Scotland

The first new drug for Alzheimer's Disease in nearly 20 years could be trialled in Scotland

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Scots could be among first to trial first new Alzheimer's drug in 20 years

Professor Willie Stewart in his laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. His studies were the first to link football headers with dementia

Professor Willie Stewart in his laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. His studies were the first to link football headers with dementia

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The Big Read: How GP screening could transform the treatment of dementia

Scotland legend Denis Law revealed he had been diagnosed with mixed dementia earlier this year

Scotland legend Denis Law revealed he had been diagnosed with mixed dementia earlier this year

Former footballers who develop dementia to be given financial aid in England

Jason Roach is among ten former rugby players who are raising a legal action against the Rugby Football League for concussion risks

Jason Roach is among ten former rugby players who are raising a legal action against the Rugby Football League for concussion risks

Former Scottish rugby international to pursue legal action against sport leaders

Hundreds of people with dementia in Glasgow are waiting to receive support that is guaranteed by the Scottish Government

Hundreds of people with dementia in Glasgow are waiting to receive support that is guaranteed by the Scottish Government

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Scots facing 'postcode lottery' waits for dementia diagnosis and support

Donald Macaskill of Scottish Care described the current funding structure for dementia care as

Donald Macaskill of Scottish Care described the current funding structure for dementia care as

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Demand to end 'grotesque inequality' of dementia tax

Celtic legend Billy McNeill who died of Alzheimer's Disease in 2019. His family has called for safeguards to protect players from dementia

Celtic legend Billy McNeill who died of Alzheimer's Disease in 2019. His family has called for safeguards to protect players from dementia

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'Footballers are sacrificing health for our entertainment' says MSP leading dementia call

Henry Simmons, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland says social care funding plans do not go far enough for people with dementia

Henry Simmons, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland says social care funding plans do not go far enough for people with dementia

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SNP criticised for 'failing to even mention' dementia ‘tax’ in social care plan

Manchester Utd and Scotland icon Denis Law reveals 'mixed dementia' diagnosis in emotional statement

Manchester Utd and Scotland icon Denis Law reveals 'mixed dementia' diagnosis in emotional statement

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Scotland icon Denis Law reveals 'mixed dementia' diagnosis in emotional statement

Denis Law revealed his diagnosis of mixed dementia

Denis Law revealed his diagnosis of mixed dementia

What is mixed dementia and how common is it?

A major study involving more than 100,000 participants found that mentally stimulating occupations were associated with later onset dementia

A major study involving more than 100,000 participants found that mentally stimulating occupations were associated with later onset dementia

The occupations that may increase dementia risk according to new study

Alzheimer Scotland want to see the increase in 'free' personal and nursing contributions implemented now, ahead of the National Care Service

Alzheimer Scotland want to see the increase in 'free' personal and nursing contributions implemented now, ahead of the National Care Service

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'These are not wealthy people': Call for care home self-funding costs overhaul

The Care Inspectorate has imposed an emergency condition on Southside Nursing Home in Inverness, preventing it from admitting new residents

The Care Inspectorate has imposed an emergency condition on Southside Nursing Home in Inverness, preventing it from admitting new residents

Care home banned from new admissions amid concerns over falls, 'covert medication' and restraint

Professor Willie Stewart says there is now 'robust' evidence of the link between football and dementia and FIFA must act accordingly

Professor Willie Stewart says there is now 'robust' evidence of the link between football and dementia and FIFA must act accordingly

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Football dementia risk five times higher for defenders

There were 11 Covid deaths in care homes in one week - the highest figure since March

There were 11 Covid deaths in care homes in one week - the highest figure since March

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Covid care home deaths in Scotland reach highest level since March

Independent social worker Valerie Nelson say updated guidance on the wearing of masks in care homes could contravene adult protection laws

Independent social worker Valerie Nelson say updated guidance on the wearing of masks in care homes could contravene adult protection laws

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Social worker warns care home staff risk assault charges over new mask rules

Henry Simmons, chief executive of Alzheimer Scotland warned that 10 years of dementia progress could be undone by the pandemic without urgent action

Henry Simmons, chief executive of Alzheimer Scotland warned that 10 years of dementia progress could be undone by the pandemic without urgent action

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Warning over spiralling dementia diagnosis delays and support vacuum

Former rugby player Dan Scarbrough said the sport caused onset dementia at 43

Former rugby player Dan Scarbrough said the sport caused onset dementia at 43

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'Hopefully medical advances will help me': Former rugby player battling dementia at 43

There are concerns not all care home providers will pass on a 7.5% rise in state allowances onto fee payers

There are concerns not all care home providers will pass on a 7.5% rise in state allowances onto fee payers

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'Entirely predictable': Concern care home firms failing to pass on savings to fee payers

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross of the Tories say they will guarantee people with advanced dementia have access to free care

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross of the Tories say they will guarantee people with advanced dementia have access to free care

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Labour and Tories vow to go further than SNP in 'dementia tax' with free care guarantee

Jean Butterworth. 97, is being cared for at Westerton Care Home in Bearsden, Her son John has filed a complaint to the Ombudsman over her state contribution

Jean Butterworth. 97, is being cared for at Westerton Care Home in Bearsden, Her son John has filed a complaint to the Ombudsman over her state contribution

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Cross-border care home funding row reaches Ombudsman as 97-year-old denied financial support

The SNP has vowed to double care home allowances after the election

The SNP has vowed to double care home allowances after the election

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Vow to end ‘dementia tax’ after election

A study suggests CBD could improve cognitive function and mobility in patients with Alzheimer's Disease

A study suggests CBD could improve cognitive function and mobility in patients with Alzheimer's Disease

CBD hopes for Alzheimer's patients after study found improvement in brain function after two weeks

Alzheimer Scotland say self-funding care home residents are being asked to commit to paying the same level of contribution after savings have run out

Alzheimer Scotland say self-funding care home residents are being asked to commit to paying the same level of contribution after savings have run out

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Concern over rise in care home residents forced to sign 'fee guarantee' contracts

Dr Jennifer Bute was diagnosed with dementia ten years ago says she

Dr Jennifer Bute was diagnosed with dementia ten years ago says she

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Former GP diagnosed with Alzheimer's 10 years ago on the six-point plan that has delayed progression of illness

'Lisbon Lion' Billy McNeill who died in 2019 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease, which his widow believes was caused by his

'Lisbon Lion' Billy McNeill who died in 2019 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease, which his widow believes was caused by his

Call for football linked dementia to be recognised as industrial injury