Petition Develop, publish, and implement a new National Dementia Strategy
Since the national dementia strategy published under the 2010-2015 Government, we have no dementia strategy in this country.
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We want the Government to set up a working group to develop, co-produce through consultation with academics, lived, care professional, and third sector experts a new long-term national dementia strategy.
Across Europe, many countries have national dementia strategies, which can help channel funding into this area, support people with dementia and their families, and highlight the need for workforce training and support as well as research. Without a national dementia strategy, we think we are severely lagging behind in prioritising a condition which is a public health priority (WHO). To effectively provide the care and support that is required, we think a top-level strategy needs to be in place.
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Dementia Care: debate in Parliament
On 3 June, MPs debated dementia care in Parliament.
This was a Backbench Business debate led by Caroline Voaden MP.
The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock MP responded to the debate on behalf of the Government.
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Backbench Business debates give MPs an opportunity to debate a topic of their choice, and receive a response from the Government.
They are a way to:
- raise awareness of an issue
- seek to influence government policy
- put the views of backbench MPs, political parties, and the Government on record.
They do not generally involve a vote on a particular action or decision.
See our visual explainer on how these debates work.
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