The home support given to people with dementia and their carers is an "absolute travesty", a charity says.

The Alzheimer’s Society study – based on feedback from carers, health workers and patients – said the problem was causing unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes.

The authors called for better training for staff and access to services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The government said the charity was right to highlight the issue.

About 750,000 people in the UK have dementia, two-thirds of whom are living at home with support from loved ones and sometimes social services.

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