Health secretary announces 10-year plan for dementia

pharmafile | May 18, 2022 | News story | Research and Development  

Sajid Javid has announced plans to work across the government to boost the £375 million that is already committed for research into neurodegenerative diseases.

These actions will reduce the up to 40% of dementia considered to be potentially preventable, and will explore how new technology, science, and medicine, can help reduce the numbers and severity of dementia.

Record NHS funding will help reduce the COVID-19 backlog of dementia diagnoses, with 30,000 people potentially facing delays during the pandemic. This will ensure timely support for the more than 900,000 who are believed to be living with dementia in the UK.

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The government has already committed £375 million into research on neurodegenerative diseases over the next five years, and they are already working with those who best understand dementia, including Alzheimer’s Society, to set out plans for tackling dementia.

The government has already announced other measures which will help those with dementia, including social care charging reforms with more generous means testing and a lifetime cap on care costs. The integration white paper will also better link health and social care systems. The Health and Care Act will also put the person at the centre of care, with local systems designed to deliver seamless care, and support people in retaining their independence, health, and wellbeing.

The government has also announced measures to level up healthcare and reduce disparities across the country so that everyone has the chance to live longer and healthier lives wherever they come from, and regardless of their background.

Lina Adams

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