Alzheimer's Society's reaction to Queen's Speech

[Alzheimer's Society]

The Queen's Speech today outlined the government's plans to introduce a draft Care and Support Bill within the next year.

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[TinaT]

A very good reply. I haven't seen any response so far on either TV or the Radio news from any of the charities. Perhaps this is a window of opportunity to push this more into the public domain?

xxTinaT

[jimbo 111]

The reply by Alzheimers Soc is good
But what good will it be if it goes no further than a nod of approval by those interested
Could the Alzheimers Soc go one stage further and with minor additons post it as a
petition on the Government petitions site
jimbo 111

Alzheimer's society response

"'The draft bill suggests real progress can be made. But we still have no definitive timeframe for when the millions of people being put at risk by the current crumbling system will get the fair deal they desperately need. Consultation is important but it can't become a delay tactic. Action is needed now to support the most vulnerable in society.

'Underfunding of social crisis must be at the heart of reform yet this still isn't being addressed. Millions of people - including people with dementia - are being stripped of their savings. We are also in danger of bankrupting the NHS as more people reach crisis point. There is no time to wait.'"

[beech mount]

The response is good but i think its a case of "This week, next week, sometime, never"
The longer the wait the more it will be watered down.
John.

[TinaT]

Couldn't agree more Beechmount. How right you are

xxTinaT