ARUK explore the future of dementia care with NHS England being dissolved

ByJDCteam

Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has documented how future dementia care may evolve following the announcement that NHS England is being dissolved. 

The functions of NHS England are set to be integrated into the work of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and ARUK have put together some overarching information alongside a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ to address some of the issues posed by NHS England being dissolved. 

Read the ARUK information here: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/news/the-end-of-nhs-england-what-happens-now/

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