title: Practice question.
abstract: The publication of the National Dementia Strategy in 2009 was an important step towards providing health and social care services that are fit for the 21st century (Department of Health ( DH)2009 ). It focuses on three key areas: improved awareness, earlier diagnosis and intervention and higher quality of care.
authors.affiliation: Allied health professionals' special interest group, British Geriatrics Society (BGS).
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Abley