Dame Barbara Windsor ‘can’t be left on her own’ at home as she ‘gets confused’ due to Alzheimer’s, reveals Jane Moore

DAME Barbara Windsor "can't be left at home on her own" as she "gets confused" due to Alzheimer's disease, her friend Jane Moore has revealed.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Barbara's husband Scott Mitchell spoke to Jane and revealed the heartbreaking news about her devastating diagnosis.

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Speaking about her friend's health worries on today's This Morning, Jane said their pals have known for a while that something "wasn't quite right".

She said: "I think I've known for about two to three years, there were rumours that something wasn't quite right but people didn't know it was actually Alzheimer's.

"Scott was adamant that he didn't want it coming out. He was so upset talking to me [about it]...she was becoming house bound and whenever they went out, he was really worried that she was going to do something that put it out there and he wanted to control it.

"The positive is that their life will now get easier, they can go out again but she's not going to do public events any more."

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Jane, who is a regular panellist on Loose Women, told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that Barbara and Scott are "thrilled" at the positive reaction from the public.

She continued: "We've seen the deterioration ourselves but now everyone knows.

"She sometimes repeats herself a bit or gets a bit confused but she knows who is and her history and how much the public loves her.

"Today, I spoke to them, she's having a really good day, she's really aware and she's watching today. She's thrilled that there's been such a positive response from the public and the media."

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Jane also said she believes that Barbara and Scott going public with the story will "help others enormously".

There will be a follow-up piece in tomorrow's Sun about how the couple cope with day-to-day life.

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Jane added: "He can't leave her on her own in the house any more. He used to be able to pop out for half an hour but he can't now as she gets to confused as to where he's gone.

"Now he'll be able to take her out more which will be a release for him and for her and to get people to come round and be with her while he does errands."

At the end of the interview, Phillip added: "If you're watching today Barbara, you know how much we all love you, sending you lots and lots of love."

• Anyone with concerns about the issues raised can call the National Dementia Helpline or 0300 222 1122 or visit alzheimers.org.uk for information and support.

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