Over half of local authorities in England are failing to meet dementia diagnosis targets
Alzheimer's Society warns inequality is ‘rife’ as there is a difference of nearly 40 percentage points in dementia diagnosis rates reported across England.
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Alzheimer's Society warns inequality is ‘rife’ as there is a difference of nearly 40 percentage points in dementia diagnosis rates reported across England.
This report by Alzheimer’s Society shines a light on the inconsistent provision of high-quality, integrated care and support for people affected by dementia, from diagnosis to end of life.
Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.
There are tens of thousands of people living with dementia in England without a diagnosis. We want to help them access the care and services they deserve.
Alzheimer’s Society’s three reports on dementia diagnosis identify and address the challenges faced by people accessing a dementia diagnosis.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s usually starts with a conversation with a health professional, most often a GP. There is no single test for Alzheimer's disease. A diagnosis may be based on a combination of different types of assessments.