Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 52300
Palliative Care
Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025
Question
Mr James Frith
Labour — Bury 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 KinnockPalliative 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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