Dementia book updates
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Dementia care: law and guidance updates
Law, guidance and medicines change. Our dementia books, Walking Alongside: Understanding Dementia and Dementia Awareness, were correct as at October 2026. These pages tell you what has changed since.
If you scanned a QR code in one of the books, the page for that topic is below. Each page shows what the book says, what has changed, and when we last checked.
Last checked: 16 October 2026. Checked by Able Training Support Ltd.
Walking Alongside, Section 2
Dementia diagnosis in England
Last checked 16 October 2026
Walking Alongside, Section 4
Visiting and accompanying
Last checked 16 October 2026
Walking Alongside, Section 5
Newer Alzheimer's drugs
Last checked 16 October 2026
Walking Alongside, Section 10
Deprivation of liberty
Last checked 16 October 2026
Walking Alongside, Section 14
Carers' rights in England
Last checked 16 October 2026
Walking Alongside, Section 15
End of life law and procedures
Last checked 16 October 2026
About these pages. The books Walking Alongside: Understanding Dementia and Dementia Awareness were written by Andy Baker and Meghan Earle and created by Able Training Support Ltd. These update pages are checked and kept up to date by Able Training, and published by Ability Training Awards.
These pages give general information about England. They are not legal or medical advice. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own laws and guidance. Always follow your organisation's current policy, and speak to your manager if you are unsure.
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