Dementia Diagnoses in England Reach Record High, Highlighting Regional Disparities
NHS data shows a 23% gap in diagnosis rates between London boroughs, with a national diagnosis rate of 65% still below the target.
- 487,432 people in England were diagnosed with dementia in June, the highest number on record.
- London's diagnosis rates vary significantly, with some boroughs far below the NHS target of 66.7%.
- Timely diagnosis is crucial for accessing care, but socioeconomic factors create barriers.
- The NHS is urging those with early symptoms to seek assessment for better management of the disease.
- Calls are growing for new, ambitious targets and improved post-diagnostic support.
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