Coronation Street has released a brand new trailer giving viewers a first look at Debbie’s devastating dementia storyline.
It was recently revealed that Coronation Street will be exploring dementia, with the storyline resulting in Debbie Webster leaving the show.
The story is set to kick off next week after Debbie goes to see a doctor regarding her memory loss.
Debbie is shocked when the doctor reveals she might have dementia (Credit: ITV)
Debbie diagnosed with dementia
On Coronation Street next week, Debbie decides to go to a private clinic after growing concerned about her memory loss. Believing it to be related to the menopause, Debbie is shocked when she gets her diagnosis.
Debbie opens up about a series of recent incidents, shown as flashback scenes, including a black out and fall. The doctor then tells Debbie that she is showing symptoms of early onset vascular dementia.
Debbie initially decides to keep the diagnosis to herself and hides the news from her family.
Over the coming months and years, the soap will follow Debbie’s journey. It willl explore the effects of young onset dementia on Debbie and those close to her.
The soap is working closely with Dementia UK on this long term storyline.
Debbie keeps her diagnosis a secret (Credit: ITV)
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