Conclusion 4

However, the evidence we have taken has made it clear that improving diagnosis alone is not sufficient: people living with dementia and their carers need appropriate post- diagnostic support throughout the rest of their life. We are clear that there should be no gap between receiving a diagnosis and providing both immediate support and planning longer-term care for someone with dementia. People with dementia and their carers should not be left to fall through the cracks of an uncoordinated and complex pathway across the health and social care system.