Several UK Members of Parliament, including Ian Byrne, Selaine Saxby, and Olivia Blake, have engaged with Alzheimer's Society campaigns during Dementia Action Week to advocate for improved dementia diagnosis rates. The MPs stress the urgency of addressing the high number of undiagnosed cases, with statistics showing significant gaps in diagnoses across regions like Liverpool, West Derby, Stoke-on-Trent Central, and Wales. The focus is on raising awareness and enhancing healthcare systems to better support individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Last week I marked Dementia Action Week by attending a Parliamentary drop-in hosted by @alzheimerssoc. It's estimated that in Wales 1 in 2 people with dementia have not been diagnosed. If you have symptoms you are worried about, visit https://t.co/pyLB5M2H93 https://t.co/5sGzXje3l2
Great to meet @alzsoccampaigns in Parliament and learn more about the vital importance of dementia diagnosis in Liverpool, West Derby. With 1 in 3 people with dementia still without a diagnosis, we need UK-wide action now to improve diagnosis rates. https://t.co/oQ6N5sMJa3
After another busy #DementiaActionWeek I want to again encourage anyone with any concerns or symptoms to seek a diagnosis so they can get the support they need. @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @DementiaUK @dementiaunited @OldhamDementia https://t.co/6Ws7KyREWF
Great to meet @alzsoccampaigns in Parliament and learn more about the vital importance of dementia diagnosis in Stoke-on-Trent Central. With 1 in 3 people with dementia still without a diagnosis, we need UK-wide action now to improve diagnosis rates #DementiaActionWeek https://t.co/0DptYJpZhN
To mark Dementia Awareness Week, I attended a @alzheimerssoc drop-in to call for urgent action to improve dementia diagnosis. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and 1 in 3 people born today will develop the condition. It is vital that we drive up diagnosis rates across the UK. https://t.co/dBTm7EZbQC
It is #DementiaActionWeek2024 so to raise awareness, I joined the Geller Commission in #Westminster to campaign on improving diagnosis to prepare healthcare systems for breakthrough treatments so we can increase support for those living with Dementia and Alzheimer's. https://t.co/lwm4h8Aszo
Great to meet Michelle & Richard from @alzsoccampaigns in Parliament this week. An inspiring couple. With 1 in 3 people with dementia still without a diagnosis, we need UK-wide action now to improve diagnosis rates #DementiaActionWeek https://t.co/fTVdyHLS4f