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Written question asked by Lord Goodlad (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 April 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 April 2022. It was answered by Lord Kamall (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 April 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had regarding the provision of (1) hearing aids, (2) stop smoking services, and (3) treatment for hypertension, to (a) reduce dementia risk, and (b) promote brain health.

Answer

There have been no specific discussions. However, the Department is preparing a new dementia strategy, which will include a focus on prevention and risk reduction. As part of this work, in December 2021 the Department had discussions with the British Academy of Audiology on hearing loss as a risk factor for dementia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7694
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Health services Hearing aids Smoking Hypertension
Link
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