Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120333
Palliative Care
Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to include palliative and end of life care as part of compulsory training for health and care professionals.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe are committed to training the staff we need to ensure patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they need it, including at the end of life.The training of health and care professionals is the statutory responsibility of the Unite...
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