Health: Palliative Care Debate
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Lord Bishop of Bristol
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Health: Palliative Care
Lord Bishop of Bristol Excerpts(9 years, 4 months ago)
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Lord Prior of Brampton
I thank my noble friend for that question. Perhaps I could suggest that he and I meet outside this Chamber, along with some colleagues from NHS England, to discuss his proposal in more detail.
The Lord Bishop of Bristol
My Lords, given that both NICE and NHS England have commended the services of spiritual, pastoral and religious care in the care of all people and in delivering great services to patients, clients and staff, can the Minister give us any assurances that a chaplaincy will be funded, going forward, in all NHS facilities that provide palliative care?
Lord Prior of Brampton
I thank the right reverend Prelate for that question. I share his sentiments entirely but that is a decision for local hospitals and local trusts.