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Press release
20 March 2014
Carers providing end-of-life care need much more support, new research has found
This report shows that there is work to be done in end-of-life-care, not only to ensure individuals are making their wishes known, but also in better supporting carers.
Press release
15 May 2014
Report shows lack of patient involvement in key decisions about their end of life care
An audit on the provision of care for terminally ill people in hospitals has found that experience varies significantly across hospitals in England.
Press release
11 June 2014
Compassion in Dying welcomes the government’s response to Mental Capacity Act report
The Government has responded to a report published by the Mental Capacity Act Committee which found vulnerable adults were not being fully protected or empowered to make decisions for themselves.
Press release
17 June 2014
Compassion in Dying welcomes Court of Appeal decision on Tracey, confirming that competent patients must be consulted on decisions about their end of life care
The Court of Appeal has today ruled that doctors acted unlawfully in the case of Janet Tracey, by placing a ‘Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNACPR) order on her records without consulting her or her family.
Press release
26 June 2014
Compassion in Dying welcomes focus on patient choice in response to LCP review
The Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People (LACDP) has today published its system-wide response to the independent Neuberger review of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP).
Press release
5 November 2014
In light of RCN survey of nurses views on end-of-life care, the Government, more now than ever, needs to prioritise end of life care says Compassion in Dying
Compassion in Dying has responded to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) which raises worrying concerns around end of life care.
Press release
15 March 2015
Compassion in Dying welcomes Health Committee report on end-of-life care
We welcome this report which makes important recommendations around improving access to end of life care and ensuring patients’ choices are known about and respected at the end of life.
Press release
14 March 2017
The new ReSPECT process
The new ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Treatment and Care) process was made public last week.
Press release
28 November 2017
Innovative new publication uses voices of dying people to empower others to make informed end-of-life decisions
We talked to over 600 dying people and their carers to develop the new booklet, What Now? Questions to ask after a terminal diagnosis
Press release
31 August 2018
Postcode lottery revealed in Ambulance Trusts’ approach to advance care plans
A report has revealed that Ambulance Trusts across the UK vary significantly in their policies and practices regarding advance care planning documentation
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