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Written question asked by Rebecca Paul (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Elderly: Carers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to develop dedicated support for adults caring for or coordinating care for ageing parents, including those supporting parents with frailty and dementia; and whether such support will be incorporated into the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia.

Answer

The My Carer tool will give family, friends, and carers, including those looking after someone with dementia, access to the NHS App. This will ensure decisions are agreed and taken by those who best know the patient, who may not be able to make those decisions independently, whilst making it easier for unpaid carers to manage their care and access professionals whenever they need them.

We are engaging with a wide group of partners, including those with lived experience of dementia or of caring for someone living with dementia, to understand what should be included in the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia to ensure the best outcomes for people living with frailty and dementia. As part of this exercise, we will develop a list of best evidenced interventions following analysis of the evidence gathering exercise submissions and wider research.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16276
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Carers Dementia Parents Older people
Link
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