Hospices
2026-06-21 · Department of Health and Social Care · 11853 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England will provide guidance to ICBs commissioning hospice services on (a) minimising variation and (b) ensuring an equitable approach across systems.
Answer
NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications to support integrated care boards (ICBs) in commissioning palliative care and end-of-life care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We will be refreshing the statuto...