Written questions

Cholesterol: Screening

2026-05-13 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL163 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take as part of the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework to improve the identification of patients with raised cholesterol.

Answer

The Government is committed to tackling the biggest killers, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Improving early detection and diagnosis of the key risk factors for CVD, including raised cholesterol levels, is vital to deliver on this commitment.To tack...