Written questions

Hospices: Finance

2026-06-21 · Department of Health and Social Care · 11851 · Official question

Tom Morrison

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...