Harrow has the lowest dementia diagnosis rates in London, a new report has revealed.

The State of the Nation report produced by the Department of Health shows that dementia diagnosis rates in London vary from 33 per cent to 64 per cent.

Alzheimer’s Society is now calling on health and social care bodies across England to set dementia as a local priority and for best practice to be shared.

It is also encouraging communities to help reduce stigma and ensure people with dementia feel included.

Julian Lloyd, Alzheimer’s Society regional operations manager for London, said: “It is encouraging to see that parts of London are making real progress on dementia diagnosis. However, we must ensure that the successes and best practice that are being seen in the better performing areas are being shared and are used to help drive up standards everywhere.

“There are 67,926 people with dementia in London. A diagnosis opens the door to invaluable support that can help people with dementia to live a good quality of life and plan for the future. 

"From GP surgeries to memory clinics, the NHS needs to ensure that people with dementia have access to a diagnosis, followed by immediate and ongoing post-diagnosis support wherever they live.”

The State of the Nation report includes an interactive map showing the diagnosis rates in each area.