7305 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7305 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	17 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07305_2026
Document guid:	2b62fddb-d680-4aa3-8380-266a966cfb3b

7305 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Associate Minister of Health: What Health New Zealand service delivery pathways are there for people living with young/early onset dementia?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that service delivery pathways and availability of services depend on where the person resides. Some examples include diagnosis through a general practitioner, using the cognitive impairment health pathways; access to services such as carer support; post diagnostic support and navigation; home and community support and aged residential care through the local Needs Assessment Service Coordination service, and access to information, support, and community-based programmes provided by dementia NGOs, which offer resources, fact sheets, and guidance for people living with dementia.