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Palliative Care and End of life care
24 November 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the development of a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework for England.
Action Requested
The Government is developing a framework with a planned publication date in Spring 2026, aiming to improve care delivery in community settings as outlined in the 10-Year Health Plan. The framework will focus on addressing challenges such as unnecessary hospital admissions and will engage stakeholders to shape its implementation.
Key Facts
- Government is developing a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework for England.
- Publication date for the framework is Spring 2026.
- Aligns with NHS England's Medium Term Planning Framework.
- Focuses on reducing unnecessary non-elective admissions.
- Aims to deliver high-quality, personalised care in community settings.
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