Dementia: Hypertension | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers While no specific assessment has been made, we recognise that high blood pressure is one of a number of modifiable risk factors for demen
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers Across Solihull there are four commissioned services with the relevant team and diagnostic tools able to formally provide a diagnosis of
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers There are currently a number of initiatives focused on dementia diagnosis, including those seeking to address diagnosis gaps: - in primar
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers In England, under the Care Act 2014, all local authorities including Solihull, are required to undertake a Carer’s Assessment for any unp
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for health and social care in England.
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers The Government is making available up to £2.8 billion of additional funding for social care in 2023/24 and £4.7 billion in 2024/25 to sup
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers Whilst the Department does not promote specific clubs or societies for people living with dementia and their carers, we recognise that cl
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers The Department has produced guidance on what to expect from health and care services following a dementia diagnosis.
Dementia: Solihull | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers In Solihull, the waiting time for the Memory Assessment Service (MAS), from point of referral to diagnosis, is seven to eight months.
Social Services: Fees and Charges | Department of Health and Social Care | Written Answers As announced in the Autumn Statement, we listened to the concerns of local Government and took the difficult decision to delay the planne