1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Shining a light on the struggles surrounding social care

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    Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. We want to understand what life is like when you can’t get support or if the support you get just isn’t enough.

  3. Take part in the NIHR unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over survey.

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    The National Institute for Health and Social Care Research Innovation Observatory is currently seeking views about areas of unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over.

  4. Getting social care right starts with good information and advice

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    Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.

  5. Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect

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    Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services

  6. How should social care support you?

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    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to guidelines.

  7. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  8. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis?

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  9. Dementia Advisor Service is here to support people in Halton.

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    The Alzheimer’s Society provides post diagnostic support to people with a diagnosis of dementia and their families in both Halton and Warrington. Their Dementia Adviser Service offers a personalised one-to-one service, providing information, signposting and support to anyone affected by dementia.

  10. Dementia Action Week 2024

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    Dementia Action Week 2024 is from 13th May - to 19th May and it's all about the importance of a diagnosis.

    Did you know 1 in 3 people living with dementia do not have a diagnosis? A diagnosis is vital to give people access to the care, treatment and support they desperately need.

  11. Cancer and Dementia Project

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    Are you living with, or supporting someone with diagnoses of cancer and dementia?
    End-of-Life Partnership want to find out about the experiences of people who are living with a diagnosis of both dementia and cancer.