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Closed petition Invest £16 million into improving dementia diagnostics

Around 1 in 3 people living with dementia in England never receive a formal diagnosis.

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We believe that with recent news of life-changing treatments such as Lecanemab and Donanemab potentially becoming available in the UK, thousands of people may be unable to access these drugs because of inadequate diagnoses.

Lumbar Punctures have been found to be a fast, accurate and cost-effective way to detect signs of dementia. A £16 million investment could boost the number of Lumbar Punctures from 2,000 a year to 20,000; helping the NHS pay for infrastructure, equipment and specialist training. The annual cost of social and informal care for those with dementia is estimated to be over £20 billion - and it is estimated around 1 in 4 hospital beds are occupied by a dementia patient, this investment into diagnostics could present a clear and long-term economic benefit.

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Inequalities in dementia services debated by MPs

MPs held a debate on inequalities in dementia services on Thursday 16 May in Westminster Hall. The debate was led by Debbie Abrahams MP.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Maria Caulfield MP, responded on behalf of the Government.

During the debate, MPs discussed dementia diagnosis, including diagnosis rates and post-diagnostic support.

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Date closed 30 May 2024
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