Alzheimer's Society responds to the Spending Review Alzheimer’s Society | Alzheimer’s Society 1 min read25 November 2015 Partner content Commenting on the publication of the Spending Review, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimers Society, said: “The Government's commitment to fund a dementia research institute offers hope and we welcome the recognition that the NHS cannot function effectively without investment in good social care. “However, the new money promised today will only go some way to covering the £4.3 billion social care funding gap estimated by 2020. Today must be a first step towards ensuring the vital lifeline of social care for people with dementia.” Related Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year By Zoe Crowther 21 May Read the most recent article written by Alzheimer’s Society - Alzheimer's Society responds to no increased spending on social care in Budget