Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 9041
Dementia
Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 22 October 2024
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve public awareness of (a) the importance of early dementia diagnosis and (b) recognition of early symptoms.
Answer
Stephen KinnockLord Darzi’s independent review showed that a timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care, and support that can help them to live well and remain independent for as long as possible.The NHS Heal...
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