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Fiona Phillips debates Alzheimer's care costs in 2014

Journalist and broadcaster Fiona Phillips has announced that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, at the age of 62.

Here she is on the BBC's Daily Politics, debating the cost of dementia care with Christian Guy from the Centre for Social Justice think tank in 2014.

5 July 2023

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Heather Taylor

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Hug doll with care home resident

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Neil and Glenys Kinnock

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Barbara Windsor

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Two women talk about the challenges of getting care for their relatives in Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland

Daniel Jones

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Graeme Sutherthand and his mother Linda

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Aldo Ceresa

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Chris Higgins was diagnosed with dementia in lockdown after his wife noticed a change in his behaviour.

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Singer Chris Martin on a stage in Luton performing at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

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The record-breaking Brit Award winner was headlining the second day of Radio 1's Big Weekend.

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Piers Morgan

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Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

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Joe Lycett

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Other celebrities wore loose fitting outfits, as they tried to keep cool with the sun beating down.

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Jasmine Jobson holding her Bafta award

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Eden Golan responding to pro-Palestinian protests

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The contestant says she is "focused on the music" as 10,000 protest against Israel's participation.

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The Hydro announced Olly Murs would not perform due to "unforeseen circumstances".

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Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling outstunt each other

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling discuss doing their own stunts, performing at the Oscars and why they've bonded over British comedy.

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Michael Flatley

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Nicole Kidman

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Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actress to win the AFI Life Achievement Award.

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David Bowie sings into a microphone

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Hannah Waddingham

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The Olivier Awards host reacted after a snapper apparently asked her to "show your leg".

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Sir Salman Rushdie

Rushdie reveals extent of his wounds from knife attack

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Kirsten Dunst

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The success story behind England's homeless football team

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Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith opens up about her public breakdown

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