Dementia

Dementia is the second biggest cause of death in the UK and the leading cause of death in women. The number of people living with dementia is projected to increase rapidly, with some estimates suggesting it could reach 1.4m by 2040. Data shows people from deprived backgrounds and ethnic minorities have a higher risk of dementia, experience barriers to accessing care and are less likely to live well with this diagnosis.  

There is a strong pipeline of innovation in detection, diagnosis and therapy of dementia across our partnership. UCL is the headquarters of the UK Dementia Research Institute. And UCLH, with its National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, is recognised as a global leader in neurosciences research and neurological treatment. We will be working to accelerate this pipeline and ensure these innovations reach people with dementia across our population rapidly.