Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund Specialist Care & Automatic NHS Continuing Care for dementia patients

Closed 1,216 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the UK Government to provide funding to ensure every dementia patient stays under specialist care and receives automatic NHS Continuing Healthcare. We think no one should face the heartbreak of dementia without proper care, support, and compassion.
Dementia is a cruel disease that affects the whole family. Yet patients may be left in the care of GPs who lack the specialist training to manage their complex needs. Families may be left to cope alone, often without financial or emotional support. We call on the UK Government to provide funding to ensure all dementia patients remain under specialist care and automatically qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Every person facing dementia deserves dignity, expert care, and support.

Timeline

7 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
7 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,216
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 7 Aug 2025
Closed 7 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.