Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 18499

Dementia: Nurses

Tabled: 13 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to increase access to specialist dementia nursing support in areas where provision is limited.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The provision of dementia health care services, including specialist dementia nursing support, is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). NHS England would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking accou...

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