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<p>In December 2022, the recovery of the dementia diagnosis rate to the national ambition
of 66.7% was included in the National Health Service priorities and operational planning
guidance 2023/24. This reinforces the importance of dementia as a key priority for
NHS England and provides a clear direction for integrated care boards to support delivery
of timely diagnoses within systems.</p><p>North East and North Cumbria Integrated
Care Board is undertaking a number of actions to improve the dementia diagnosis rate
in Penrith and the borders. This includes ensuring every individual with a diagnosis
of dementia is accurately coded on their patient record and streamlining dementia
pathways across the area.</p>
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