Dementia in the NHS in England: achievements and challenges - Dr Jeremy Isaacs

In this session Dr Jeremy Isaacs, National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England, explores the current state of dementia care.With over 500,000 people diagnosed in England, a number set to rise, the NHS has made strong progress in diagnosis, awareness, and dementia-friendly services. However, challenges remain, including increasing waiting times, variation in diagnostic quality, and limited post-diagnostic support.This session highlights the need for better integration, workforce development, and targeted investment, alongside the opportunity to improve care through the Frailty & Dementia Modern Service Framework.Connect with Dr Jeremy Isaacs on LinkedInThis podcast is free to listen - but the care behind it isn’t.Rowcroft Hospice is a registered charity, and much of our work is made possible thanks to the generosity of local supporters. We provide outstanding care to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across South Devon—through our inpatient and outpatient services, as well as vital care at home.We’re also planning to expand our impact even further, with a pioneering 60-bed dementia and complex nursing care home at our site in Torquay, designed to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.If you’ve found value in this podcast and would like to support our work, please visit rowcrofthospice.org.uk/donate thank you.This podcast series is recorded and produced by Steve Hindley at iNarrator