73rd Report - Financial sustainability of adult hospices in England

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 1236 18 March 2026
Report Status Response overdue
Conclusions & Recommendations 30 items (6 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 7 of 30 classified)
Accepted 3
Accepted in Part 1
Rejected 3
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Recommendations

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5 Accepted in Part
The Department and NHS England are not responding to the growing financial crisis in the...
Recommendation
The Department and NHS England are not responding to the growing financial crisis in the adult hospice sector with the seriousness and urgency needed. The independent hospice sector is facing a serious financial situation that is already affecting patient care. … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agrees that ICBs should ensure financial stability of hospices in their footprint and the steps being taken to mitigate risks, but disagrees with developing an individual plan for each independent hospice.
HM Treasury
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