# UK commits £80 million to accelerate dementia diagnosis

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- Reuters, 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/uk-commits-80-million-accelerate-dementia-diagnosis-2026-10-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abef40faa92170001cbf6a7

> The UK's national research agency will provide up to £80 million ($105.48 million) to support faster dementia testing, aiming to improve diagnosis rates and reduce waits that can last more than a year.