Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 901016

Palliative Care

Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on ensuring the adequate provision of palliative care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
This government is launching a new framework this autumn to fix unfair gaps in palliative care and end-of-life care. The framework, being developed with a range of stakeholders, will tackle rising demand, help identify patient needs much earlier, and mak...

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