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Baroness Pitkeathley (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 June 2026

Debate

Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Access to Experimental Drugs

Contribution

I thank my noble friend for that reply. I am glad to know that she understands the importance of early diagnosis because it is the only way to access drugs that will delay, although not of course cure, this disease. But families are sometimes reluctant to get a diagnosis because they do not want to recognise the reality of their relative’s condition. Could the Government consider giving the issue more publicity, perhaps even a public information campaign, to encourage families to seek help before the condition has advanced so far that no drugs can be of help?

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