Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 52300

Palliative Care

Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025

Question

Mr James Frith

LabourBury North

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will provide guidance to Integrated Care Boards on the minimum provision of palliative care that should be available for hospices in their area.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
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 care and end of life care.Whilst the majo...

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