Cameron: Dementia challenge cannot be underestimated

We cannot underestimate the challenge we face in dealing with dementia in our country.

There are already nearly 700,000 sufferers in England alone but less than half are diagnosed and general awareness about the condition is shockingly low.

Last March I made clear that I wanted to do something about that and we are now going further and faster to help people and their carers, and to support the research needed to prevent and treat the condition.

Through the Dementia Friends project we will for the first time make sure a million people know how to spot those tell-tale signs and provide support.

There is still a long way to go in fighting the disease but together we can improve the lives of millions.