Asked by: Baroness Bull (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government why dyscalculia is not included in the NHS A-Z Conditions, while dyslexia and dyspraxia are included.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that affects the ability to use and acquire mathematical skills. We want all children who struggle with maths or any other subject to be able to receive the appropriate support so they can succeed in their education. The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice is clear that meeting the needs of a child or young person with special educational needs and/or a disability does not require a diagnostic label or test.
NHS England advises that the NHS.UK website is not intended to cover every condition, treatment, or service the National Health Service provides. If something is not currently covered, it does not mean the NHS does not recognise it. The key factors considered include:
NHS England appreciates the importance of providing information for conditions like dyscalculia and will continue to review and assess requests to ensure the NHS website best serves the needs of the public.