Exclusive: Patients in Wales waiting nearly three years for a dementia diagnosi

Using Freedom of Information laws, ITV Wales asked all of Wales' health boards for data on the longest waits patients had experienced in the last 12 months.

Patients in Wales waiting nearly 3 years for a dementia diagnosis

A breakthrough in quantum technology could revolutionise the future of health care as more detailed brain scans may detect early signs of dementia. 

How new brain scanning technology could help detect conditions early 

Actor Bruce Willis is among those diagnosed with the condition, which affects language and communication 

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Nine year old Wilf Hodgson hosted a football match against Newcastle United influencers to raise money for a local foodbank.

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Garry Schofield, who played for Leeds, Hull and Doncaster, has revealed he is stepping back from public life after being diagnosed with brain damage. 

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Gail Gregory was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s age 55, subverting the stereotypes of a person living with dementia. She participated in the focus groups which informed the development of the tech and knows firsthand the importance of realist and relatable advice.



A woman from Lancashire has told why she's supporting a scheme to use artificial intelligence to help people with Dementia

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Scientists in Southampton have developed a new test using lasers, which can detect dementia in patients years earlier than is the case at the moment. 

Scientific breakthrough in dementia diagnosis after 10 years research

ITV News can reveal that several complex dementia patients are living in wards due to a lack of resources for complex needs.

Complex dementia patients stuck living on Jersey wards

At present, 42,000 people in Wales live with dementia. Alzheimer's Society says this number could increase to 70,000 by 2040.

The reality of having a loved one with dementia - and fears for Wales' future

Jordan and Cian Adams, who both carry a rare gene linked to frontotemporal dementia aspire to gather £1 million for charity over their lifetimes

Brothers facing dementia in 40s running length of UK for alzheimers research 

The group will study hundreds of thousands of CT and MRI scans using AI.

Experts analyse brain scans in bid to develop tool to predict dementia risk

Stiles believes football has failed former players suffering from brain injuries: 'The football industry is cash-rich but morally bankrupt.'

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Two mini busses were stolen from the charity in Oldbury meaning many elderly residents can no longer use the service as they don't have transport to the centre.

Dementia charity left without vital transport after mini buses stolen

Jersey's first-ever dementia strategy could see the Long-Term Care Scheme expanded to support the costs of complex nursing needs of people with dementia.

Money for long-term care could rise under new dementia strategy

Gareth Locke has spoken out about his mother living with dementia for 17 years, hoping to help highlight the emotional cost of the disease for loved ones.

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