Hospices: Finance
2026-06-21 · Department of Health and Social Care · 11851 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how sustainable contracting as referred to in the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update on 4th June 2026, will be defined and funded in practice.
Answer
The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...