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NHS failing dementia patients, warns Alzheimer's Society
6 Jul
Summary
- Alzheimer's Society head criticizes NHS dementia care standards.
- Patients with memory conditions receive inadequate support.
- Dementia care lacks the urgency of heart disease or cancer treatment.
Dementia patients are being inadequately supported by the NHS, according to the head of the Alzheimer's Society. Michelle Dyson has voiced that many individuals diagnosed with memory conditions are being sent home with minimal support, often just a leaflet.
Dyson emphasized that the severity of dementia is not being matched by the healthcare system's response. She highlighted that conditions like heart disease and cancer receive a higher level of seriousness and dedicated care.
This disparity suggests a critical need for improved protocols and resources within the NHS to ensure dementia patients receive comprehensive and timely treatment.
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