Care England has launched resources in partnership with Dementia Forward and Wellburn Care Homes to raise awareness and advocate for action to support individuals living with young onset dementia (YOD) across England.
The resources are in response to the current care pathway often failing to meet the needs of younger people with dementia, and Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, says:
“Young Onset Dementia is a growing crisis that demands immediate attention. People living with YOD face a long journey of misdiagnosis, inadequate support, and social isolation. As the voice of the social care sector, Care England calls on the government to take decisive action—invest in age-appropriate care facilities, ensure funding for community services, and train primary and secondary professionals to recognise and respond to the unique needs of those with YOD.”
You can access the resources here: https://www.careengland.org.uk/young-onset-dementia-yod/