Written questions

Palliative Care

2026-06-03 · Department of Health and Social Care · 7085 · Official question

Alison Bennett

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes in hospice services on NHS palliative and end-of-life care services.

Answer

Whilst the majority of palliative care and end‑of‑life care is provided by National Health Service staff and services, we recognise the vital part that voluntary sector organisations, including hospices, also play in supporting people at the end of life a...