Palliative Care
Commons · Question 121345 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure equal access to palliative care.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 19 Mar 2026
We know there are inequalities in access to palliative care and end of life care, and the Government is looking at how best to reduce these.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the commissioning of palliative care and end of life care service...