McMillan Welcomes Launch of Dementia Strategy

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Tuesday) welcomed the launch of Scotland's National Dementia Strategy by the Minister for Public Health Shona Robison MSP.

The strategy lays out eight specific actions to support improvements in the care and treatment of people with dementia, focusing particularly on improving the support given in the wake of a dementia diagnosis and improving hospital care. It also commits the Scottish Government to continuing its support for dementia research.

Mr McMillan said;

"I welcome the launch of Scotland's National Dementia Strategy which sets out the Scottish Government's plans to care for people with dementia.

"I was delighted to speak in the Scottish Parliament in support of a Charter of Rights for people with dementia and their carers and to also give the opening speech at Living positively with dementia' Conference in Inverclyde last year.

"I believe it was vital that dementia is recognized nationally and that Scotland's older people get the necessary care they need and require, therefore, the launch of this strategy acknowledges the action required to support people with dementia, something I fully support."