Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 51053

Palliative Care: Children

Tabled: 8 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025

Question

Jessica Toale

LabourBournemouth West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for children's palliative care; and what plans he has to increase the level of funding available.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This promotes a more consistent national approach and supports commissioners in prioritising palliative and end of life care. To support ICBs in ...

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