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PM's dementia support plans

The Prime Minister is calling on a million members of the public to provide support for dementia sufferers. David Cameron has set out his ambitious plan to create masses of "dementia friends" who will be able to spot the signs of the condition.

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New dementia care plans could help 800,000 sufferers

The Government's new support plans for dementia sufferers could help as many as 800,000 people who are affected by the condition in the UK.

Prime Minister David Cameron also announced that the Government will be giving almost £10 million for dementia research and £50 million to make wards and care homes more comfortable for people with dementia.

He also announced other initiatives to boost early diagnosis and help the public to better understand the condition.

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