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Aphasia: Speech and Language Therapy

Asked by Tom MorrisonLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125042

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered the potential merits of providing funding for speech therapy for those suffering from primary progressive aphasia.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs) and may include speech and language therapy. We expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.

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