Written question asked by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Strokes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure equitable access to case-finding for undiagnosed patients at risk of stroke.

Answer

The Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework (CVD MSF), published on 7 July, sets out 12 immediate priority actions for the next three years. This includes systematically identifying risk factors associated with stroke such as high blood pressure. For each of the priority actions, the CVD MSF brings together national standards, key metrics and delivery ambitions over three- and ten-year horizons to drive improvement and reduce inequalities across the country. A delivery plan to support the system to implement the CVD MSF will be published later this year. More information about the CVD MSF is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 33071
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Strokes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Strokes

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