Written question asked by Lord Hayhoe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 27 March 2000.
Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord
- Question
- Further to the debate on hospices on 1 March (HL deb. cols. 605-628) when the present decline in their financial support for independent hospices is expected to be arrested and reversed; and what specific attention they give to issues concerning the financial support of independent hospices in their regular review meetings with regional health authorities; and how many health improvement programmes incorporating appropriate strategies for hospices and palliative care have been agreed; and how many are outstanding; and what action is in hand to increase the number of health authorities with agreed palliative care strategies in place; and when the current work referred to by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 1 March (HL. deb. cols. 624-628) to establish performance standards and education concerning palliative care is expected to be completed; and what action is then proposed to ensure their adoption and implementation. [HL 1566] [HL 1567] [HL 1568] [HL 1569] [HL 1570]. - Includes ref to 'Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL 1566; 611 c52-4WA
- Session
- 1999-00
- Subjects
- Health services Finance Health authorities Hospices Palliative care Standards Training
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