Dementia policy ratings in the UK 2021

In 2021, an index grading dementia policy effectiveness in the United Kingdom, rated the country's dementia strategy and commitment at 77 points out of a possible 100. Awareness and monitoring and care standards and settings were also classed relatively well, while on the other hand early detection and diagnosis was the category with the lowest rating.

Dementia policy effectiveness index rating in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021, by category

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Release date

November 2021

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2021

Supplementary notes

The definition and reach of each category by the source are as follows:
Strategy & commitment: Captures the high-level policies, political commitments,and investments that national governments have undertaken to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Early detection & diagnosis: Investigates government-driven efforts to increase rates of early detection and improve diagnosis for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Access to care (medical): Measures the level of access within a country to the appropriate and necessary medical care.

Awareness & monitoring: Judges how seriously governments have committed to efforts that can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Care standards & settings: Assesses the level of access, innovation, and government commitment to national care standards and care settings.

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