Written questions

Palliative Care

Commons · Question 120332 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to embed palliative care in neighbourhood health services.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 18 Mar 2026

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 care and end-of-life care. To support ICB...