Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 66890

Palliative Care: Access

Tabled: 11 July 2025

Answered: 21 July 2025

Question

John McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to introduce a 24/7 single point of access for (a) palliative and (b) end of life care (i) advice, (ii) guidance and (iii) support.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care services, to meet the needs of their local populations. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has published statutory guidance and service spec...

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