Dementia In NHS Operating Framework Critical, UK

A shake-up of the health system was confirmed in the NHS Operating Framework, published this week.

Alongside the framework, PCTs learned they will receive ??89 billion for frontline services.


Alzheimer's Society welcomed a commitment from David Nicholson, Chief Executive of the NHS who reaffirmed the NHS commitment to strengthen dementia services. Alzheimer's Society warned that dementia could bankrupt the NHS unless urgent action is taken. Dementia costs the UK ??20 billion more than heart disease, stroke and cancer combined. This cost will triple within a generation.


Alzheimer's Society comment:


'The NHS is facing its biggest shakeup in modern history and funding cuts will mean tough times ahead. The prioritisation this framework gives to dementia is therefore critical. With the number of people affected by dementia set to soar to a million in less than 15 years, dementia has the potential to bankrupt the NHS.'


Andrew Chidgey

Head of Policy and Public Affairs


Source:

Alzheimer's Society