Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 121345

Palliative Care

Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure equal access to palliative care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
We know there are inequalities in access to palliative care and end of life care, and the Government is looking at how best to reduce these.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care service...

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