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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Sutherland of Houndwood (Crossbench). It was answered on Wednesday, 2 December 2009.


Dementia

Question
My Lords, does the Minister agree that dementia is an illness, not a social malaise, and that the levels of support available for those suffering from dementia should be comparable to those for people being treated for other illnesses under the National Health Service?
Answer

Dementia care is not classed as social care. The care needs of a person with dementia include their healthcare, which is of course provided free for anybody with a long-term condition.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
715 c735 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Dementia Ethics Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk