Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care
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The Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care has recently published its report with key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative care. You can find the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
But what is Specialist Palliative Care?
But what is Specialist Palliative Care?
June 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care has recently published its report with key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative care. You can find the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
But what is Specialist Palliative Care?
But what is Specialist Palliative Care?
Meet the Commissioners - Professor Irene Higginson.
Irene is currently Professor of Palliative Care and Policy and Director of Better Health and Care Futures at King’s College London.
Our commissioners bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the work of the commission.
Irene is currently Professor of Palliative Care and Policy and Director of Better Health and Care Futures at King’s College London.
Our commissioners bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the work of the commission.
June 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Meet the Commissioners - Professor Irene Higginson.
Irene is currently Professor of Palliative Care and Policy and Director of Better Health and Care Futures at King’s College London.
Our commissioners bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the work of the commission.
Irene is currently Professor of Palliative Care and Policy and Director of Better Health and Care Futures at King’s College London.
Our commissioners bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the work of the commission.
The Commission published 10 key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across England.
5: Dual accreditation and recognition of prior experience.
6: Fund research to improve care, especially evaluating community-based interventions and treatments.
5: Dual accreditation and recognition of prior experience.
6: Fund research to improve care, especially evaluating community-based interventions and treatments.
June 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Commission published 10 key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across England.
5: Dual accreditation and recognition of prior experience.
6: Fund research to improve care, especially evaluating community-based interventions and treatments.
5: Dual accreditation and recognition of prior experience.
6: Fund research to improve care, especially evaluating community-based interventions and treatments.
The Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care has recently published its report with key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative care. You can find the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
But what is Palliative Care?
But what is Palliative Care?
June 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care has recently published its report with key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative care. You can find the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
But what is Palliative Care?
But what is Palliative Care?
The Commission published 10 key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across England.
3: Improve rapid response to advice and access to community services.
4: Education and training for all health and social care staff.
3: Improve rapid response to advice and access to community services.
4: Education and training for all health and social care staff.
June 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Commission published 10 key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across England.
3: Improve rapid response to advice and access to community services.
4: Education and training for all health and social care staff.
3: Improve rapid response to advice and access to community services.
4: Education and training for all health and social care staff.
Meet the Commissioners:
For the past 20 years, Karen has worked with the charity, Dementia UK, initially as a Consultant admiral Nurse then the Director of Admiral Nursing and more recently has become the Head of Research and Publications for Admiral Nursing and Dementia UK.
For the past 20 years, Karen has worked with the charity, Dementia UK, initially as a Consultant admiral Nurse then the Director of Admiral Nursing and more recently has become the Head of Research and Publications for Admiral Nursing and Dementia UK.
May 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Meet the Commissioners:
For the past 20 years, Karen has worked with the charity, Dementia UK, initially as a Consultant admiral Nurse then the Director of Admiral Nursing and more recently has become the Head of Research and Publications for Admiral Nursing and Dementia UK.
For the past 20 years, Karen has worked with the charity, Dementia UK, initially as a Consultant admiral Nurse then the Director of Admiral Nursing and more recently has become the Head of Research and Publications for Admiral Nursing and Dementia UK.
The Commission published 10 key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across England.
You can find the full list of recommendations in our report: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Follow us to stay updated as we share more recommendations.
You can find the full list of recommendations in our report: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Follow us to stay updated as we share more recommendations.
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Commission published 10 key recommendations to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across England.
You can find the full list of recommendations in our report: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Follow us to stay updated as we share more recommendations.
You can find the full list of recommendations in our report: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Follow us to stay updated as we share more recommendations.
Academics from King's College London have been involved in the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care's new report calling for a national strategy to address uneven end-of-life care across the UK.
Read the article here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
Read the article here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
May 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Academics from King's College London have been involved in the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care's new report calling for a national strategy to address uneven end-of-life care across the UK.
Read the article here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
Read the article here: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nationa...
Last week, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care launched its report in Parliament. Professor Baroness Finlay of Llandaff emphasised the positive impact that palliative medicine can have on patients.
You can read the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
You can read the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
May 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Last week, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care launched its report in Parliament. Professor Baroness Finlay of Llandaff emphasised the positive impact that palliative medicine can have on patients.
You can read the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
You can read the report (Volume 1) here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
The Nursing Times recently wrote about the Commission’s Report, highlighting the need for more community and hospice nurses.
Read the whole article here: www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...
Read the whole article here: www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...
May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Nursing Times recently wrote about the Commission’s Report, highlighting the need for more community and hospice nurses.
Read the whole article here: www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...
Read the whole article here: www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...
“We reported that excellence in end-of-life provision is achievable but too many people are just not getting access.”
Recently, Rachael Maskell MP launched the report of the Commission in the House of Commons. You can read the full report here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Recently, Rachael Maskell MP launched the report of the Commission in the House of Commons. You can read the full report here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
May 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“We reported that excellence in end-of-life provision is achievable but too many people are just not getting access.”
Recently, Rachael Maskell MP launched the report of the Commission in the House of Commons. You can read the full report here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Recently, Rachael Maskell MP launched the report of the Commission in the House of Commons. You can read the full report here: palliativecarecommission.uk/report
Professor Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission, has recently written an article for Parliament Politics, discussing the need to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. You can read it here: parliamentnews.co.uk/the-assisted...
May 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Professor Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission, has recently written an article for Parliament Politics, discussing the need to improve access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. You can read it here: parliamentnews.co.uk/the-assisted...
Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, recently gave an interview to The Times, discussing the findings of the Commission.
You can read the article here: www.thetimes.com/article/d1c9...
You can read the article here: www.thetimes.com/article/d1c9...
May 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, recently gave an interview to The Times, discussing the findings of the Commission.
You can read the article here: www.thetimes.com/article/d1c9...
You can read the article here: www.thetimes.com/article/d1c9...
“Death is inevitable but pain and distress need not be."
Yesterday, the Commission launched its report in Parliament. Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, emphasised how joined-up palliative care can profoundly benefit patients, the NHS, and acute hospitals.
Yesterday, the Commission launched its report in Parliament. Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, emphasised how joined-up palliative care can profoundly benefit patients, the NHS, and acute hospitals.
May 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“Death is inevitable but pain and distress need not be."
Yesterday, the Commission launched its report in Parliament. Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, emphasised how joined-up palliative care can profoundly benefit patients, the NHS, and acute hospitals.
Yesterday, the Commission launched its report in Parliament. Sir Mike Richards, Chair of the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, emphasised how joined-up palliative care can profoundly benefit patients, the NHS, and acute hospitals.
It was great to launch our report “Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care - Opportunities for England” (Volume 1) in Parliament yesterday. You can download the report on our website: palliativecarecommission.uk
May 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It was great to launch our report “Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care - Opportunities for England” (Volume 1) in Parliament yesterday. You can download the report on our website: palliativecarecommission.uk
Volume 1 of the Commission’s Report, ‘Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: Opportunities for England’ will be launched in Parliament on Tuesday 13th May.
Visit our website for more information: palliativecarecommission.uk
Visit our website for more information: palliativecarecommission.uk
May 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Volume 1 of the Commission’s Report, ‘Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: Opportunities for England’ will be launched in Parliament on Tuesday 13th May.
Visit our website for more information: palliativecarecommission.uk
Visit our website for more information: palliativecarecommission.uk
“Remember that every human life has value.”
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Professor of Palliative Care, who established the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care together with Rachael Maskell MP, recently spoke on Clare Fuller’s Podcast “Conversations about Advance Care Planning”.
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Professor of Palliative Care, who established the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care together with Rachael Maskell MP, recently spoke on Clare Fuller’s Podcast “Conversations about Advance Care Planning”.
May 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
“Remember that every human life has value.”
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Professor of Palliative Care, who established the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care together with Rachael Maskell MP, recently spoke on Clare Fuller’s Podcast “Conversations about Advance Care Planning”.
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Professor of Palliative Care, who established the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care together with Rachael Maskell MP, recently spoke on Clare Fuller’s Podcast “Conversations about Advance Care Planning”.
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff has recently given an update on the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care in the House of Lords.
May 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff has recently given an update on the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care in the House of Lords.
After receiving over 700 written evidence submissions, conducting 10 evidence sessions, and holding additional roundtable discussions, the interim report from the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care will soon be released.
For updates, please visit our website: palliativecarecommission.uk
For updates, please visit our website: palliativecarecommission.uk
April 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After receiving over 700 written evidence submissions, conducting 10 evidence sessions, and holding additional roundtable discussions, the interim report from the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care will soon be released.
For updates, please visit our website: palliativecarecommission.uk
For updates, please visit our website: palliativecarecommission.uk
Meet the Commissioners - Martin is the Chief Executive of Care England.
Additionally, in 2012, in his role as Department of Health and Social Care Independent Sector Dementia Champion, he led the development of the Dementia Care and Support Compact for The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia.
Additionally, in 2012, in his role as Department of Health and Social Care Independent Sector Dementia Champion, he led the development of the Dementia Care and Support Compact for The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia.
April 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Meet the Commissioners - Martin is the Chief Executive of Care England.
Additionally, in 2012, in his role as Department of Health and Social Care Independent Sector Dementia Champion, he led the development of the Dementia Care and Support Compact for The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia.
Additionally, in 2012, in his role as Department of Health and Social Care Independent Sector Dementia Champion, he led the development of the Dementia Care and Support Compact for The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia.
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central and one of our Commissioners, recently spoke in the House of Commons about funding for hospices. In his response, the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care welcomed the work of the Commission.
April 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central and one of our Commissioners, recently spoke in the House of Commons about funding for hospices. In his response, the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care welcomed the work of the Commission.
Clare is a Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience in Palliative and End-of-Life Care.
@clarefuller.bsky.social founded Speak for Me which helps organisations to improve EoLC and provides professional and public education about Palliative and EoLC and Advance Care Planning.
@clarefuller.bsky.social founded Speak for Me which helps organisations to improve EoLC and provides professional and public education about Palliative and EoLC and Advance Care Planning.
April 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Clare is a Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience in Palliative and End-of-Life Care.
@clarefuller.bsky.social founded Speak for Me which helps organisations to improve EoLC and provides professional and public education about Palliative and EoLC and Advance Care Planning.
@clarefuller.bsky.social founded Speak for Me which helps organisations to improve EoLC and provides professional and public education about Palliative and EoLC and Advance Care Planning.
"In a healthcare system under increasing pressure, can a palliative care commission drive meaningful change?"
Commissioner Professor Irene Higginson has recently written an opinion piece for the BMJ.
You can read it here: www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Commissioner Professor Irene Higginson has recently written an opinion piece for the BMJ.
You can read it here: www.bmj.com/content/388/...
April 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"In a healthcare system under increasing pressure, can a palliative care commission drive meaningful change?"
Commissioner Professor Irene Higginson has recently written an opinion piece for the BMJ.
You can read it here: www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Commissioner Professor Irene Higginson has recently written an opinion piece for the BMJ.
You can read it here: www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Yesterday, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care met for its ninth oral evidence session, discussing Commissioning and Funding.
Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.
Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.
April 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Yesterday, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care met for its ninth oral evidence session, discussing Commissioning and Funding.
Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.
Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.
The commission will meet for its ninth evidence session on Tuesday to discuss“Commissioning and Funding." The commissioners will look at the health economics of providing excellent palliative and end-of-life care. Join the session via Zoom by using the links below.
April 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The commission will meet for its ninth evidence session on Tuesday to discuss“Commissioning and Funding." The commissioners will look at the health economics of providing excellent palliative and end-of-life care. Join the session via Zoom by using the links below.