The report’s findings point towards a ‘government failure to address the growing demand for dementia services’
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The report’s findings point towards a ‘government failure to address the growing demand for dementia services’
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Patients are being forced to wait up to two years for a dementia diagnosis in what a report has described as a “government failure”.
According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, people in some parts of England can wait up to a year for a diagnosis after being referred
It is estimated that there are 982,000 people with dementia in the UK
There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do…
Delays in making a first assessment can lead to late diagnosis, worsening symptoms and pressure on emergency services
Only two thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis for the memory robbing condition in the UK
Urgently referred patients are having to wait more than 28 days to receive a cancer diagnosis, exceeding NHS England’s target…
