A report by the Alzheimer's Society has found that dementia costs the UK £17bn a year - or £539 a second.
The report estimates that individuals caring for those with dementia save the public purse over £6bn a year.
A report by the Alzheimer's Society has found that dementia costs the UK£17bn a year - or£539 a second.
The report estimates that individuals caring for those with dementia save the public purse over£6bn a year.
Trust boards are failing to review data on readmissions for patients with dementia, a major clinical audit has found.
Acute trusts are expected to be told they cannot keep mental health patients who are waiting for a bed or assessment within their accident and emergency department, HSJ understands.
An “integrated care provider” of a range of services including core general practice is due to be established in a major new housing development.
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