NHS's treatment of Dementia needs urgent attention - Lamb

12.00.00am GMT Mon 8th Dec 2008

Recent research by the Liberal Democrats has shown that over 60% of Dementia sufferers are not known to their GP's. Norman Lamb MP and Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Spokesman has said the research indicates the need for a substantial improvement in access to primary care.

Mr Lamb said: "These extraordinary findings beg the question why so many are going without the help their GP can offer.

"People with dementia, their families and carers have the right to expect access to services that help them carry on with their lives. They do not deserve to be ignored and dismissed.

"The NHS must do more to ensure people are encouraged to seek early help when they start having problems and that they have access to care from their GP, specialist assessment and accurate diagnosis."

Mental Health has been a substantial platform upon which Norman has campaigned on in Parliament.