Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 66888
Palliative Care
Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that the 10 year health plan enables equitable access to (a) palliative and (b) end of life care.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIntegrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifica...
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