Written questions

Palliative Care: Health Services

2026-06-04 · Department of Health and Social Care · 7024 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the written statement Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care, what guidance will be issued to NHS providers and primary care services on identifying pat

Answer

As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement on the Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End‑of‑Life Care, improving earlier identification of people who may benefit from palliative care and end-of-life care is a key priority. The MSF...