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Written question asked by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Palliative Care: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made in securing new funding for the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End of Life Care.

Answer

We are developing a Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care. An interim update has now been published in the form of a Written Ministerial Statement, accompanied by a Further Information for Interested Parties letter. The Written Ministerial Statement is available at the following link:

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2026-06-04/hcws88

The MSF was never intended to introduce new, ring‑fenced funding. Its primary purpose is to set the strategic direction for improving palliative care and end-of-life care, including reducing variation in access, quality, and outcomes across the system.

In the context of wider fiscal pressures, the focus is on ensuring that existing resources are used as effectively as possible, supported by a shift towards more strategic, population‑based commissioning.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10926
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Finance Palliative care
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk