Dementia Prevalence in Black Country

Dementia in Black Country: frequently asked questions

What percentage of people in Black Country have dementia?

In 2024/25, 0.74% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board had a recorded diagnosis of dementia (9,978 patients out of a all registered patients list of 1,342,206). That is -0.04pp versus the England average of 0.8%. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).

Is dementia more common in Black Country than the England average?

Black Country's recorded dementia prevalence of 0.7% is below the England average of 0.8% (-0.04pp). It ranks 29 of 42 English ICBs for dementia prevalence in 2024/25. Differences between areas largely reflect age structure, deprivation and diagnosis/recording rates, not just underlying illness.

How many people in Black Country are on the dementia register?

9,978 patients were on the QOF dementia register across GP practices in NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board in 2024/25. The QOF register counts patients with a recorded diagnosis (all registered patients); it is the figure NHS England publishes annually and is used for the prevalence rate of 0.74%.

What is the Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index for Black Country?

The Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index (GCDBI) for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is 57.7 out of 100, ranking it 19 of 42 ICBs (a higher score means greater population-weighted chronic-disease burden). It combines the area's real QOF prevalence for diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, dementia, asthma and depression, each compared to the England rate. The median ICB scores 50.

Should I get screened for dementia in Black Country?

Recorded dementia prevalence is an area-level statistic, not a personal risk score. If you have symptoms or risk factors, a GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange relevant tests or referrals — often the same day. This page is health information, not a diagnosis.