Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what appointments they have made to the task and finish groups responsible for developing the modern service frameworks for (1) dementia, and (2) frailty; what meetings those groups have held to date; and when those groups plan to meet next.

The Frailty and Dementia Modern Service Framework Task and Finish Group is an advisory body to offer insight and guidance, helping to shape the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia by drawing on expertise from across the health and care system. It will be co-chaired by:

• Dr Jeremy Isaacs, Consultant Neurologist at St George’s and Kingston Hospitals and National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England;
• Sarah McClinton, Chief Social Worker for Adults and Mental Health Social Work lead in the Department of Health and Social Care; and
• Professor Jugdeep Dhesi, Consultant Geriatrician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Kings College London and President of the British Geriatrics Society.

We are unable to confirm the names of others invited to join the task and finish groups at this time, as we are still awaiting confirmation that they have accepted the invite. The first meeting is scheduled for 25 March 2026, and these meetings will occur monthly. We are working to develop the content of the framework as soon as possible and we will keep partners updated on progress and timings as this work unfolds.