Tagged “dementia”

HealthReported

Former Cancer Chief Urges Burnham to Back 18-Week Dementia Diagnosis Target

England's former national cancer director has called for a referral-to-treatment waiting time target for dementia, according to a BBC Politics report.

Sep 17, 2026, 7:13 PM · 1 min read

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BusinessReported

Family Says Sky Pressured Vulnerable Customer With Dementia Into Costly Package Instead of Allowing Cancellation

A reader's account published by The Guardian describes difficulty reducing an elderly father's £113.50 Sky TV bill, alleging the company pushed expensive add-ons rather than accepting a request to downgrade or cancel.

Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 AM · 2 min read

HealthReported

Families Report Long Waits for Dementia Diagnosis, BBC Finds

Hundreds of families say they waited months or years for a loved one to receive a dementia diagnosis, according to a BBC Health report.

Sep 10, 2026, 1:00 AM · 1 min read