Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 102794
Palliative Care: Finance
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how does he intend to address the revenue shortfall in palliative care.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIntegrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning palliative care services to meet the reasonable needs of their population, which can include hospice services available within the ICB catchment. To support ICBs in this duty, NHS England has...
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