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In a healthcare system under increasing pressure, can a palliative care commission drive meaningful change? In November 2024, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed in the UK House of Commons by a majority of 330 to 275. One key consensus in the debates surrounding the bill was that while p...

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Irene Higginson has published a thoughtful piece on the palliative care commission.

I have added my response here. www.bmj.com/content/388/...

#inequality #mindthegap

I have been leading a study for @nihr Palliative and EoL care policy research unit looking at the role of skin colour in identifying clinical deterioration. Today we presented results of our review and expert consultations to Department of Health and NHS-E. Exciting to talk about next steps!

Health and Social Care Committee appoints palliative care specialists to its Independent Expert Panel - Committees - UK Parliament The Health and Social Care Committee has appointed five new specialists to its Expert Panel. The specialists will work alongside the core members of the Expert Panel, chaired by Professor Dame Jane Da...

Delighted to have been to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Commitee Palliative Care Expert panel.

I look forward to holding the government accountable for its promises to reduce health inequalities at the end of life

#inequity #palliativecare #houseofcommons