Bill · started in the Commons
Dementia (Specialist Support) Bill
A Bill to make provision about a minimum standard of support for persons with a diagnosis of dementia; to require that minimum standard to include access to dementia specialist nursing and end-of-life care; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Dementia (Specialist Support) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Rachel Gilmour
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 22 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Commons 12 Mar 2027
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 23 Jun 2026.