Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 83302

Palliative Care: Children

Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with NHS England on the adequacy of funding for children's palliative care services.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Children’s palliative care services, including hospices, do incredible work to support people and their families when they need it most. Palliative care services are included in the list of services an integrated care board (ICB) must commission. This pro...
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