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Newtownabbey Woman Emily Tells of Late Husband's 13-Year Wait for Correct Dementia Diagnosis
The charity says nearly half of families waited more than six months for a diagnosis and wants dementia treated like cancer in the NHS.
- On Wednesday, Alzheimer's Society ambassadors delivered a letter to Downing Street demanding a national standard ensuring dementia diagnoses occur within 18 weeks of a GP referral.
- A survey of over 1,000 carers revealed that 45% waited more than six months for an accurate diagnosis, leaving families without timely professional support.
- Among 868 carers, 46% said the wait impacted their work and 35% said it hindered future planning; Alzheimer's Society CEO Michelle Dyson called the current situation unacceptable.
- The Department of Health and Social Care pledged to appoint a new dementia tsar and accelerate Baroness Casey's commission on social care reform.
- Broadcaster Jon Snow, who has dementia, is calling for a "bold and ambitious" strategy, noting that diagnosis targets already exist for other major health conditions.
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The Independent (US)Jon Snow leads dementia campaign demanding faster diagnosis
Jon Snow was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s back in 2023
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