Suffolk County Council launches dementia strategy during Dementia Awareness Week to improve support and reduce stigma.

Suffolk County Council launches dementia strategy during Dementia Awareness Week to help people live well with the disease, reduce stigma, and improve support. The strategy addresses five key areas of dementia and aims to reduce the cost of dementia care in the east of England, which is currently at £4.3bn per year. The number of people with dementia in Suffolk is expected to rise as the population ages, with 23.6% of the population aged 65+.

May 13, 2024
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