APPG Demands Long-Term Dementia Strategy

Members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia (APPG) have joined Alzheimer’s Society to call for an urgently needed long-term national plan for dementia. Five years on from the launch of the first ever National Dementia Strategy, the group has launched a new report which calls for strong local leadership in executing plans, more integrated services

The report recommends that every local authority should appoint a dementia lead to ensure high-quality integrated services, and that commissioning of local services should be evidence-based, involving people with dementia.

Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “It is great to see MPs from all political parties recognising the need for a long term plan for dementia. The spotlight on dementia has never been greater, but we can’t afford to rest on our laurels. Everyday more people are diagnosed with this condition, and they need to feel confident that the current momentum behind dementia won’t fade, and that they’ll get access to vital support and help living with the condition.”