Aphasia: Speech and Language Therapy
Lords · Question HL72 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 21 May 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Whitaker
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that people with primary progressive aphasia can access speech and language therapy through specialised cognitive neurology services in all specialised neurology centres.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 21 May 2026
The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideli...