This week is Dementia Action Week.
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer - The dementia diagnosis rate in Uxbridge and South Ruislip is 66.5%.
1 in 3 people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
A third of people with dementia are living without a crucial diagnosis that could give them the right care and support.
It's vital we drive up diagnosis rates across the UK, with a focus on early and accurate diagnosis including type.
We need ambitious, but achievable, new diagnosis rate targets set in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and action to address regional variation.
For the first time, new treatments that appear to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease are in the pipeline.
I want a society where every person with dementia, their families and carers receive high-quality, compassionate care, from diagnosis through to end of life.
Timely diagnosis is vital to ensure that a person with dementia can access the advice, information, care and support to maintain independence and quality of life for as long as possible.
I look forward to the publication of the Government's Major Conditions Strategy covering six conditions, including dementia.
An initial report has already set out the Government's findings so far and how it will develop the final strategy.
Whilst waiting for its publication, the Government will continue to engage with Dementia UK so that people with dementia can access support and advice where necessary.
