P2-67
Response
Under Consideration
AI-assessed
Faith organisations share guidance on deceased care
Recommendation
All faith organisations should consider how to support their members to deliver high standards of care for the deceased, with a focus on the security and dignity of the deceased – for example, by sharing guidance.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Government Interim Update in December 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care is engaging with faith communities regarding the development of guidance to support their members in delivering high standards of care for the deceased, focusing on security and dignity.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, questions-statements.parliament.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation asks for cultural or behavioural change, which is difficult to verify objectively. The assessment is based on policy commitments, not measured outcomes.
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Under Consideration
Response
Under Consideration
Under Consideration
Department of Health and Social Care
01 Dec 2025
This recommendation is under consideration.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Dec 2025
Under consideration. The government will continue to work on its response to the recommendations and provide a full response to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report by summer 2026. (Source: Interim update on government progress in responding to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report, December 2025)
Responsible Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
0.7 yr
Last formal update
01 Dec 2025