Dementia prevalence

• It is estimated that there are over 13,600 older people in Staffordshire suffering from Dementia.
• Diagnosis rate in Staffordshire is 61% and is similar to national. Although all districts are similar to national, diagnosis rates are at their lowest for East Staffordshire. 
• A higher diagnosis rate enables people to receive appropriate treatment.

Dementia prevalence is also set to increase by 3,500 people by 2030.

Dementia diagnosis rates, May 2021

Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre (Numerator from GP clinical systems extract.  Denominator estimated based on rates from the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study II)