Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120313

Palliative Care: Telephone Services

Tabled: 12 March 2026

Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing a 24/7 end of life care advice line on the number of hospital admissions for those with a palliative care need.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We recognise that 24/7 advice lines can support people nearing the end of life to remain at home where appropriate and to reduce avoidable hospital admissions.NHS England has published statutory guidance on palliative care and end of life care to support ...

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