Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 28283

Hospices: Finance

Tabled: 3 February 2025
Answered: 12 February 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will issue additional guidance to Integrated Care Boards on determining appropriate levels of funding for hospices to ensure equitable access to palliative care services across di

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
In England, palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This promotes a more consistent national approach and supports commissioners in prioritising palliative and end of life care. To supp...
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