Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115196

Dementia: Diagnosis and Medical Treatments

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Victoria Collins

Liberal Democrat — Harpenden and Berkhamsted

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to ensure dementia diagnosis pathways align with NHS access standards for timely assessment and treatment.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We recognise the importance of a timely diagnosis and remain committed to increasing diagnosis rates and ensuring people can access any treatment licensed or recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and support they need.We wi...

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