
We call on policymakers and health authorities to increase available support for people with young-onset dementia as currently some support is only available to people of state pension age. Additional resource should also be made available to improve chances of early diagnosis.
Wes Streeting
Health Secretary
Fully fund Good/Outstanding residential care for all people living with dementia
Require dementia training for all patient-facing NHS staff
Require NHS to start priority triage & discharge pathways for dementia patients
Make mental health support standard for parents of seriously ill children
Fund more reasonable adjustments in NHS primary care for autistic people
We call on policymakers and health authorities to increase available support for people with young-onset dementia as currently some support is only available to people of state pension age. Additional resource should also be made available to improve chances of early diagnosis.
Fully fund Good/Outstanding residential care for all people living with dementia
Require dementia training for all patient-facing NHS staff
Require NHS to start priority triage & discharge pathways for dementia patients
Make mental health support standard for parents of seriously ill children
Fund more reasonable adjustments in NHS primary care for autistic people