§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps she is taking to ensure that multidisciplinary assessment of people with dementia is available in every district health authority area.
§ Mr. BowisSince 1990 general practitioners have been required to offer an annual health check to patients aged 75 and over, and if evidence of severe cognitive impairment is found the GP will refer to the old age psychiatrist. It is for district health authorities to ensure that multi-disciplinary terms are in place to support the assessment of such patients.