DAILY MAIL COMMENT: How we can show dementia carers they are not alone

The article argues that unpaid family and friends caring for people with dementia often face intense emotional and practical pressures with too little support. It announces Dementia Carers Together, a fundraising campaign intended to create a nationwide network of courses and advice for carers.

Around 2.5 million people in the UK provide some form of dementia care. A YouGov poll cited in the article found that four in five carers had reached crisis point at least once, two-thirds felt unsupported and 70 per cent reported worsening mental health. The planned six-week courses, delivered with the Alzheimer’s Society, will let carers share experiences and learn about their rights and available services.