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Over Half of UK Care Staff Lack Dementia Training

4/16/2026

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Story summary
  • The Alzheimer’s Society reports more than half of UK adult social care staff lack dementia training.
  • Only 47% of staff receive training during induction.
  • This gap risks inadequate care for the one million people living with dementia in the UK.
  • The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services supports improved training and funding.
  • Baroness Louise Casey urges a full-time dementia tsar and mandatory training by the government.