Rejected petition Make pre-bookable respite available in Sheffield for people living with dementia

With around 7000 people in Sheffield living with dementia, there are an equal number of family carers making physical & emotional sacrifices caring for them at home, thus saving the government millions of pounds. Currently there are less than 20 care homes in Sheffield offering pre-bookable respite.

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Date submitted 4 March 2019
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