Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115185
Dementia: Diagnosis and Medical Treatments
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Chris Hinchliff
Labour — North East Hertfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of early and accurate dementia diagnosis; and if he will commit to an 18-week referral to treatment target for dementia.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe recognise the importance of a timely diagnosis and remain committed to increasing diagnosis rates and ensuring that people can access any licensed and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended treatment and/or support they ne...
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