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<p>There are currently a number of initiatives focused on dementia diagnosis, including
those seeking to address diagnosis gaps:</p><p>- in primary care, general practices
(GPs) are being supported to identify patients that may need referral to dementia
diagnosis services;</p><p>- a nationally recognised Diadem tool is being led by the
Memory Assessment Service and is being used at GP level to assist in the diagnosis
of patients living in a care home setting, including in Solihull; and</p><p>- a pilot
scheme in North Solihull involving a dedicated primary care dementia link worker facilitated
by the Alzheimer’s Society is supporting primary care in the identification and assessments
of people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment.</p><p>In conjunction with the above,
in May 2023 Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board published its ‘2023-2028
Birmingham & Solihull ICB Dementia Strategy’, developed in close partnership with
both Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Birmingham City Council and Public
Health colleagues, and has resulted in a joint strategic action plan focused on prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and support.</p><p>The action plan seeks to address gaps in information
and access and health inequalities, and places emphasis on all commissioners in its
delivery while strengthening the educational support for care homes across Solihull.</p>
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