Strategy to tackle dementia

A new three-year strategy for dementia has been published aimed at improving support for sufferers.

The 2017 to 2020 plan will build on progress made during the previous three years, including the provision of support following diagnosis, taking account of individual needs.

It will also address the increasing proportion of older people developing dementia later in life, often alongside other chronic conditions.

Mental health minister Maureen Watt said: “Ten years on from making dementia a national priority, good progress has been made in how we diagnose, treat and care for those affected.

“Therefore, I am pleased to publish this third dementia strategy, which I am sure will continue to drive progress.”