Cameron pledges £300m investment into dementia research
David Cameron said the funds will go towards creating an international dementia institute over the next five years in a bid to make the UK a world leader for research and medical trials.
Charities welcome Cameron's £300m dementia funding
Charities have welcomed David Cameron's £300 million funding into dementia research - but an expert has warned more is still needed.
Jane Morrison, chief executive of Independent Age, said: "We warmly welcome the Prime Minister's announcement on dementia diagnosis, research and awareness.
"This is an area where the UK is genuinely ahead of other countries, but it is essential to continue that progress as dementia continues to have a cruel impact on those affected by it - those with dementia themselves but also their families and carers."
However, Professor Nigel Hooper, dementia researcher at the University of Manchester, told BBC Breakfast: "£300 million is a great investment and we're really pleased with that.
"But when you compare it with what the funding for cancer research is - which is five times more globally than we have for dementia research - more funding is still required."
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Government plans £300m boost for dementia research
Funds will go towards creating an international dementia institute in a bid to make the UK a world leader for research and medical trials.