Everyone in Scotland should have a right to palliative care according to an inquiry into the issue by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. The Committee’s inquiry found that
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Cancer patients are ending up in hospital because their carers are not properly trained on vital health tasks, a charity has said. Carers are being left to do jobs such
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The dedication and hard work of NHS staff in providing cancer care to people across North Wales has been praised by Deputy Minister for Health Vaughan Gething. The latest statistics
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Record numbers of cancer patients are relying on charity grants for essentials such as clothing and heating. Macmillan Cancer Support said thousands of people struggle every year to cope with
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A bid to improve palliative care for the seriously ill and dying has been launched in the Lords. Independent crossbencher Baroness Finlay of Llandaff said Britain could be proud of
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Serious illness, depression, addiction or aging can leave people in a state of powerlessness – feeling unable to change or improve their situation. Our friends, family and the professionals looking
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Dying people should have the right to access specialist end-of-life care seven days a week, a charity has said. Marie Curie is calling for better round-the-clock services in light of
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Three leading Bolton health organisations have come together to champion and develop the town’s palliative and end of life care provision. The University of Bolton, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and
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Scotland has a strong record of success in delivering high quality palliative care services however there is a serious lack of information being collected about the quality and availability of
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Today sees the launch of a training programme that will improve the skills of staff and volunteers who provide support to people providing end of life care for a relative
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