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A Hidden Population
Care England and Dementia Forward published A Hidden Population, a report revealing that 95% of councils do not separately record young-onset dementia. Drawing on Freedom of Information requests and case studies, it estimates that up to 100,000 working-age people in England may have the condition and calls for better data and age-appropriate support.
Why it worked: It used FOI data to expose a quantified system failure (95% of councils can’t track YOD), creating urgency and accountability targets.
The lesson: Consider filing FOIs to reveal a measurable blind spot in public systems, then publish a simple league table and fix list.
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How this story spread across the media
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| thecareruk.com | 95% of Councils Can’t Track The Number Of Local People With Young-Onset Dementia, New Report Finds | Tuesday 3rd November, 2026 |