Andy Burnham MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, commenting on the G8 summit on dementia, said:

“Dementia is one of the greatest challenges we will face in this century. The Prime Minister is right to focus on it and Labour will give the important commitment to research cross-party support. But, if his words are to have real meaning, David Cameron needs to do much more to help people with dementia who are suffering now.

“Many people have seen home care taken away or are paying much higher charges for the care they receive. The sad reality is too many people with dementia are not getting the support they need at home and are ending up at A&E in increasing numbers. These are problems of this Government’s making.

“As well as the long-term challenge, David Cameron needs to act to stop the deterioration of dementia services that is happening on his watch.”