An estimated one million people will be living with dementia by 2025, so research is crucial to understanding the condition and improving outcomes for those affected.
I was proud to stand on a manifesto that committed to doubling dementia research funding and finding a cure for dementia. In memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, the Government has launched a new mission to put this into practice.
Research funding for dementia will rise to a total of £160 million a year by 2024, with an additional £95 million being provided to increase clinical trials and research projects.
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