Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 66889

Palliative Care: Access

Tabled: 11 July 2025

Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

John McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the 10 year health plan, what steps his taking to provide (a) palliative and (b) end of life care in the community.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We want a society where every person receives high-quality, compassionate care from diagnosis through to the end of life.Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This promotes a more con...

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