Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116294
Palliative Care: Training
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to make training in palliative and end-of-life care mandatory for health and care professionals.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThere are no current plans to make training in palliative care and end-of-life care mandatory for health and care professionals.We are committed to training the staff we need to ensure patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they ...
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