Government announces commitment on dementia diagnosis

Amongst the pledges within the NHS Mandate is a commitment to set out a quantifiable ambition on dementia diagnosis in order to drive up diagnosis rates.

Alzheimer's Society comment:

'Hundreds of thousands of people with dementia do not have a diagnosis, denying them access to the care they need and leaving them struggling in the dark. Through setting out a commitment to drive up diagnosis rates, today's announcement is a landmark step in delivering a health system fit to tackle dementia.

'Dementia is the biggest health challenge facing us today. We now need more clarity on how, when and at what level diagnosis targets will be set to ensure Britain leads Europe in dementia care.'

Andrew Chidgey
Director of External Affairs
Alzheimer's Society

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