Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will put additional support in place for patients who receive a terminal or life changing diagnosis to address their (a) psychological and (b) spiritual needs.

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are required to commission appropriate palliative and end of life care services to meet the needs of their population. There is a range of guidance in place for local systems and health and care staff to enable them to provide support to those with a terminal or life changing diagnosis, including addressing psychological and spiritual needs.