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Scottish Government Funds Childhood Dementia Support Amid Growing Need

4/1/2026

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Scottish Government Supports Dementia

The Scottish government allocated £118,873 to Alzheimer Scotland for two childhood dementia development officers.
Darren Scott's daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome just before her fourth birthday.
She is now 15 and cannot speak or walk unaided.
Campaigners say much more support is needed for families affected by childhood dementia, which remains largely unrecognized in health and education systems.

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Forrester's Funding Fight

Leni Forrester (the patient) was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome just before her second birthday and faces a race against time to access a United States clinical trial that requires £5.5 million.
If untreated, she risks losing her speech and mobility.
Previous UK trials were halted due to funding issues, leaving families without support.
Advocates call for expanded newborn screening and more research funding.

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Scottish Government Supports Dementia

The Scottish government allocated £118,873 to Alzheimer Scotland for two childhood dementia development officers.
Darren Scott's daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome just before her fourth birthday.
She is now 15 and cannot speak or walk unaided.
Campaigners say much more support is needed for families affected by childhood dementia, which remains largely unrecognized in health and education systems.

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