Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is facing renewed calls to establish strict waiting-time targets for dementia diagnostics. Advocacy groups argue that formal commitments are essential to reduce the time patients spend waiting for assessments and to ensure timely access to support services.
Andy Burnham Pressed to Establish Dementia Diagnosis Waiting-Time Targets
My mother waited eight months for her assessment. I hope these targets actually mean something this time.
Wait times have been terrible for years. It’s about time local leadership was held responsible.
Targets alone won’t fix understaffed care homes. We need proper funding, not just paperwork deadlines.
Why is this only happening in Greater Manchester? When will the rest of the country get these targets?
Finally, someone is pushing for accountability. Long waits for dementia diagnosis are devastating for families.