About Dementia
How many people in the UK have dementia?
One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. A report in 2024, commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society, shows that around a million people in the UK have a form of dementia. This is projected to rise to 1.4 million people by 2040.
There are over 70,000 people living with young onset dementia – where symptoms develop before the age of 65.
It is estimated that 70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia or severe memory problems. It is estimated that 60 per cent of people who draw on support from homecare are people living with dementia.
More than 25,000 people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in the UK are affected by dementia.
How many people in the world have dementia?
There are 55 million people living with dementia around the globe. It is estimated that this number will rise to 139 million by 2050.
Many patients with dementia will be admitted to hospital and it is known from national data that this has a negative impact on patient outcomes when compared to an individual of the same age without this condition, for example:
- Increased length of stay
- Increased mortality
- Increased likelihood of ongoing long term support
In the UK there are more women with dementia than men. People over 65 are more likely to get dementia, but it can affect younger people too.
Some people may be more likely to develop dementia than others, like those who have had a stroke, or who have:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Depression
Facts for the media about dementia | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)
The Patient Relations Officers are based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.Contacting an officer:-
By Phone:
Blackpool Victoria Hospital – (01253) 955588
By Post:
Patient Relations Service Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackpool Victoria Hospital Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY3 8NR
If you need urgent advice or support when our Patient Relations office is not open, you can ask to speak to our on-call Senior Nurse through the hospital Switchboard (01253 300000).
