Written questions

Elderly: Carers

2026-07-05 · Department of Health and Social Care · 16276 · Official question

Rebecca Paul

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to develop dedicated support for adults caring for or coordinating care for ageing parents, including those supporting parents with frailty and dementia; and whether such support

Answer

The My Carer tool will give family, friends, and carers, including those looking after someone with dementia, access to the NHS App. This will ensure decisions are agreed and taken by those who best know the patient, who may not be able to make those deci...