Parents’ fresh hope on childhood dementia treatment

Families are calling for the Scottish Government to fund new gene therapy.

The parents of children with dementia say they’re hopeful for change and better support after meeting the First Minister at Holyrood.

Claire Fyvie’s son Alexander has a form of childhood dementia, and says the Scottish Government needs to start funding cutting-edge gene therapy.

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Last updated Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:33

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