Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120332

Palliative Care

Tabled: 12 March 2026

Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to embed palliative care in neighbourhood health services.

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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