Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Dementia: Mental Health Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the forthcoming Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty will (a) improve the quality and consistency of dementia data and (b) improve data capture on dementia at the local level.
- Answer
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We are considering all options to help reduce waiting times and improve dementia diagnosis and care, including reviewing targets, metrics, and data.
We are engaging with a wide group of partners to understand what should be included to ensure the best outcomes for people living with frailty and dementia, and 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
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- Written question
- Reference
- 18754
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Databases Dementia Mental health services Standards
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