The Alzheimer’s Society estimates that there are currently around 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Despite this, there is no national clinical pathway for the condition. High-quality dementia diagnosis and care relies on many different parts of the health and care system working together effectively – an approach that’s at the heart of integrated care systems.
A new “long read” from the King’s Fund explores the role that integrated care systems have played in dementia diagnosis and care. Drawing on the experiences of people working in, or living with, dementia, this piece examines the challenges facing integrated care systems and the potential they hold for improving dementia care.