Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 52298
Palliative Care
Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025
Question
Mr James Frith
Labour — Bury North
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of palliative and end of life care on patients; and how the 10 year plan will ensure that there is adequate provision of these services.
Answer
Stephen KinnockNo formal assessment has been made on the impact of palliative care and end of life care on patients, but we know that currently approximately 600,000 people die per year in the United Kingdom. Palliative care services are included in the list of services...
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