Health: Palliative Care Debate
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(9 years, 5 months ago)
Lords ChamberI 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.
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?
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.