LEGAL MATTERS
How the law can help as
dementia crisis looms
By Helen Hutt,
Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor at Grindeys
he Government has launched a new
interactive online map to enable people to see
the quality of care provided for dementia
sufferers in their area.
There are 670,000 people in England who
suffer with dementia, and the number is likely to
double over the next 30 years. A further 21 million
people have a close friend or family member who
suffers from dementia related illnesses.
The online map will enable people to enter their
postcode to find local information such as the rates
of diagnosis, how often anti-psychotic drugs are
prescribed and referral rates for further
investigation.
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Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt said: “As life
expectancy goes up, our generation has a unique
challenge: will