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Perhaps they figure the ‘departed’ won’t be able to complain to the PHSO! |
Hospice UK has published a new report - A low priority? How local health and care plans overlook the needs of dying people. The report is based on the results of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request sent to clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and health & wellbeing boards (HWBs) about whether or not end of life & palliative care was included in their needs assessments and local strategies. The report explores how local statutory structures address the palliative & end of life care needs of adults & children within their planning & decision-making. It found that:
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Patients Association: Reaction to new End of Life report on needs of dying people A death without sympathy or proper care Patient Care, not just treatment After decades of practice the NHS should be getting it right by now! |