Written questions

Aphasia: Diagnosis

Commons · Question 128707 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to issue guidance to specialised neurology centres on the diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 28 Apr 2026

There are no current specific plans to issue guidance to specialised neurology centres on the diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia.The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). NHS England...