A research report formed from an expert roundtable discussion and dinner on ‘Recent Progress & Innovation in Dementia, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care’ held in June 2009 in the House of Lords.

The report summarises the speakers’ presentations and draws out themes and recommendations which emerged from the event. The intention of the discussion and dinner was to not only exchange and share expertise, but also for the debate to inform future actions and initiatives in the field of dementia, particularly in light of the Dementia Research Summit on the 21st July. The report will be of interest to anyone following current policy and political developments on dementia and the wider health and social care arena.