Scott said: “Barbara felt like a friend to everyone even if they’d never met her, so to have someone like her being so open about her diagnosis made others feel comfortable to do the same.“She would’ve absolutely loved to know she’s continuing to make a difference and helping other people in this way.”Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK, according to Alzheimer’s Research UK.Fans can contribute at www.justgiving.com/damebarbara.
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