Dementia

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Both channels reported on a survey by the Alzheimer's Society highlighting delays in dementia diagnosis. The survey, based on responses from over 1,000 families and carers, found that nearly half of people with dementia waited more than six months for an accurate diagnosis after first seeing a GP. The delays affected carers' work and their ability to plan for the future. The charity is calling for an 18-week target from GP referral to diagnosis and a care plan, similar to standards for other conditions. The government said it is strengthening support and appointing a dementia czar. 5 News also reported that a petition was handed to the Prime Minister and that former news anchor Jon Snow had revealed his own diagnosis. BBC ONE West included a personal story of a man whose father waited 18 months for a diagnosis, during which time the man gave up his job to care for him.

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Reported by all 2 channels
A survey of over 1,000 families and carers found that nearly half of dementia patients waited more than six months for an accurate diagnosis after first visiting a GP.
The Alzheimer's Society called for an 18-week target for dementia diagnosis after a GP referral.
The government said it is strengthening support for dementia patients and carers, with a new dementia czar leading the work.	Reported by Channel 5
The survey found that carers were affected by the delay, with 46% saying it affected their work and around a third saying it made it harder to plan for the future.		Reported by BBC One
Only on one channel
Former news anchor Jon Snow revealed his dementia diagnosis in a documentary in June.	Reported by Channel 5	Not reported by BBC One
A man named Michael gave up his job to care for his father Jim, who waited 18 months for a dementia diagnosis.	Not reported by Channel 5	Reported by BBC One

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