“…In the UK, current costs for dementia will be £42 billion this year, rising to £90 billion in 2014. It is clear that finding an effective treatment could have a significant impact on individual well-being, society and our economy. We need an improved national strategy across the areas on which I have briefly touched.”
Record by topic
- Dementia61st of 2636.0
- Cancer520th of 6412.0
- Elderly care & frailty171st of 2492.0
- Maternity & neonatal379th of 4532.0
- Mental health759th of 8902.0
Also active on dementia
What they’ve said
“…ilar schemes in academia—for example, grants specifically designed to support those re-entering the field after maternity leave. Such initiatives would ensure that women can get back to progressing their research without the undue and unfair hurdles that arise from contributing to the next generation.”
International Women’s Day · 2025-03-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…For example, dementia is costing the UK £42 billion this year, rising to £90 billion in 2040, so the value of developing an effective therapeutic intervention would be enormous, and not only for the huge saving.”
Science and Technology: Economy · 2024-10-31 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, as a neuroscientist I welcome consideration of mental health in the gracious Speech. I declare an interest as founder and CEO of a biotech company, Neuro-Bio Ltd, where we are striving towards a novel and effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
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