Written questions

Palliative Care

Commons · Question 901016 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 14 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on ensuring the adequate provision of palliative care.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 14 Jul 2026

This government is launching a new framework this autumn to fix unfair gaps in palliative care and end-of-life care. The framework, being developed with a range of stakeholders, will tackle rising demand, help identify patient needs much earlier, and mak...