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...