Campaign reply - Will you help your constituents affected by dementia?

Thank you for contacting me regarding this important matter.

 

Thank you for updating me regarding the current issues regarding dementia patients in the UK. The government is still committed to providing the best care possible to those who suffer from dementia. 

 

I look forward to receiving more information from the Alzheimer’s Society. I assure you that the government is doing all it can to fight this tragic disease. 

 

An estimated one million people will be living with dementia by 2025, so research is crucial to understanding the condition and improving outcomes for those affected. I was proud to stand on a manifesto that committed to doubling dementia research funding and finding a cure for dementia.

In memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, the Government launched a new mission in August 2022 to put this into practice.  Research funding for dementia will rise to a total of £160 million a year by 2024, with an additional £95 million being provided to increase clinical trials and research projects. 

A new taskforce – made up of industry, the NHS, academia and families affected by dementia – will help lead this work to allocate funding.  You can register your interest to take part through the Join Dementia Research website here: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

This mission compliments the Government’s commitment to publish the 10-Year Plan for Dementia before the end of 2022. The 10-Year Plan will include plans to increase research funding for dementia and deliver a moonshot. It will focus on the specific health needs of people with dementia and their carers covering prevention, diagnosis and research. It will also look at how new technology can be used to improve outcomes for dementia patients across the country.

Again, thank you for taking the time to write. If you require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.