In 2023, hospital discharges for dementia cases in the UK were slightly higher than in subsequent years. From 2024 onward, forecasts indicate a steady decline in discharges: 13.47K in 2024, decreasing to 11.77K by 2028. Year-on-year, this represents a decreasing trend, with reductions averaging approximately 2.5% annually over the five-year forecast period. This decrease results in a CAGR of -3.4% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of advancements in dementia care, improvements in early diagnosis and outpatient care, and shifts in demographic factors influencing dementia prevalence.
