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Projections of Older People Living with Dementia and Costs of Dementia Care in the United Kingdom, 2019–2040

This report published by the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science provides projections of the number of older people (aged 65 and over) living with dementia in the UK and the costs of healthcare, social care and unpaid care from 2019 to 2040. Read more »

Dementia Atlas

The Dementia Atlas is an interactive map that plots data about dementia care and support, allowing people to compare the quality of dementia care across the country. Read more »

The dementia profile

The dementia profile developed by the Dementia Intelligence Network collects new and existing data on dementia at both Clinical Commissioning Group and local authority level. This will assist the local planning of services and support areas to make sustainable improvements from an easily accessible online platform. Read more »

Prevalence of dementia in population groups by protected characteristics: a systematic review of the literature

This literature review published by Public Health England examines evidence on how the prevalence of dementia varies with different characteristics, such as ethnicity, gender and religion. Read more »

World Alzheimer Report 2015: The Global Impact of Dementia

The World Alzheimer Report 2015, ‘The Global Impact of Dementia: An analysis of prevalence, incidence, cost and trends’ makes key recommendations to provide a global framework for action on dementia. Read more »

Dementia – it affects us all

This short video published by the World Health Organization tells what is like to live with dementia, and the impact that the condition can have on family and professional life. Read more »

Dementia assessment and referral 2014-15

This data collection reports on the number and proportion of patients aged 75 and over admitted as an emergency for more than 72 hours who have been identified as potentially having dementia, who are appropriately assessed and, where appropriate, referred on to specialist services in England. Read more »

Dementia – a global epidemic

This infographic produced by Alzheimer’s Disease International highlights that Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia know no social, economic, ethnic or geographical boundaries. Read more »

Dementia diagnosis resource pack

This resource pack sets out key steps for Commissioners, and key steps for General Practices to improving diagnosis, and diagnosis pathways. Read more »

Counting the cost: caring for people with dementia on hospital wards

This report provides evidence on the quality of dementia care provided on general wards in hospitals across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Using evidence received from carers and nurses on the quality of care provided the key areas of need that are not being met are discussed. These include: understanding dementia the provision of person-centred… Read more »

Dementia Partnerships

Sharing knowledge and learning across the Well Pathway for Dementia