Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 123473

Neurological Diseases: Health Services

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 7 April 2026

Question

Mike Reader

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to develop a modern service framework for neurological conditions; and what steps he is taking to attract, train and retain specialist healthcare professionals for Parkinson’s.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The first wave of modern service frameworks will include cardiovascular disease, sepsis, mental health, palliative care and end-of-life care, and dementia and frailty. The Government will consider other conditions with significant health and economic impa...

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