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Why are diagnosis times so long?
NHS diagnostic waiting times are often lengthy due to a shortage of specialist staff, limited equipment, and increasing demand. For dementia, complex assessments and specialist referrals contribute to the 18-week target. The £80M investment aims to tackle these bottlenecks by introducing faster, more efficient technologies like AI and new blood tests.
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