Written questions

Dementia: Health Services

2026-06-02 · Department of Health and Social Care · 6554 · Official question

Lee Pitcher

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people with complex dementia needs, including those requiring one-to-one support, can access safe and suitable care placements following discharge

Answer

The Government recognises the challenges in securing suitable care placements for people with complex needs including dementia. National Health Service bodies and local authorities are expected to work together to plan discharge early and ensure that care...