Big news from NHS England.
It’s being reported that record numbers of people in England have received a dementia diagnosis in the past year.
Unsurprisingly, I am pleased to hear that!
And, we’re getting close to meeting the 66.7% target for diagnosis rates.
This is thanks to a huge, concerted effort from the NHS to get those rates up.
A good result, but there’s still a lot of work to do.
Early and accurate diagnosis is vital in helping someone get the care, support, and treatment they need.
A third of people with dementia in England are living without a diagnosis, and there’s big variation in diagnosis rates based on where you live. This needs to change. We need bold, ambitious and achievable new targets to make sure everyone gets the diagnosis they need.
And I am ready to support NHS England in any way i can to get more people diagnosed.