Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 85709

Palliative Care

Tabled: 28 October 2025

Answered: 10 November 2025

Question

Martin Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to strengthen statutory guidance on the legal duty to commission palliative care services in the Health and Care Act 2022.

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. To support ICB...

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