Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16103

Hospices: Children

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Question

Nadia Whittome

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of children’s hospices reducing services due to funding levels.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We recognise the challenging financial situation facing many hospices due to a range of cost pressures, and we understand that some children and young people’s hospices are having to make difficult decisions about services.However, to support the sector, ...

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