Question reference: S5W-34282
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 23 December 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 29 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has (a) for a new palliative and end of life care strategy and (b) to appoint a new national clinical lead for palliative and end of life care.
Answer
The Scottish Government remains committed to ensuring that people get the palliative and end of life care that is right for their unique circumstances.
Over the coming months, we will be working with key stakeholders to reflect on our experiences during the pandemic and focus on the lessons learned to inform any future palliative and end of life care service development work. Ministers will communicate any decisions regarding service development work to Parliament in due course.