Palliative Care
(asked on 18th January 2023) - View Source
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Health and Care Act 2022, what progress he has made on implementing comprehensive palliative care for all patients who require that service.
This question was answered on 26th January 2023
Integrated care boards have a legal duty to commission palliative and end of life care services that meet the needs of their local population. To support systems in implementing the Health and Care Act 2022, NHS England has made available a number of resources including statutory guidance, a supporting handbook and service specifications for both adults and children and young people.