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flag New Alzheimer’s drugs can slow progression if caught early, but the UK’s NHS lacks readiness to deliver them widely.

flag New Alzheimer’s treatments like donanemab and lecanemab can slow disease progression if given early, and blood tests may enable widespread early detection, marking a major advance comparable to breakthroughs in cancer care. flag However, experts warn the UK’s NHS is unprepared to deliver these innovations at scale, with NICE rejecting funding due to cost concerns. flag Despite licensed drugs and promising diagnostics, systemic gaps in infrastructure, workforce, and access—especially in underserved areas—threaten equitable care. flag With dementia expected to affect one in three people born today and cases projected to reach 1.4 million by 2040, researchers urge urgent reforms in healthcare delivery, policy, and public support to ensure patients can benefit from scientific progress.

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