Team work sees dementia diagnosis rates rise above target and national average

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Team work sees dementia diagnosis rates rise above target and national average

More people are being diagnosed with dementia and therefore getting the help and support they need, thanks to a successful programme in Derby and Derbyshire.The percentage of people diagnosed, compared to the estimated total number, stood at 67.9% in December, the last month for which figures are available.This compared to the England average of 65.6% and the national target of 66.7%.It is a steady increase since diagnosis rates plummeted from 7…