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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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-...

“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

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...

“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.

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

“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 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

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.

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.

"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/...

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.

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.

Yesterday, the commission met for its eighth oral evidence session, discussing “Children’s services.” The commissioners heard from paediatric palliative care experts and parents of children experiencing palliative care. Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.

The commission will hold its eighth evidence session on Thursday to discuss “Children's Services”, focusing on provision of services for children, from diagnosis and need for services to family support and bereavement services. Join the session via Zoom using the links below.

Meet the commissioners - Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie is Chief Executive of Cerebral Palsy Scotland. She is Chair of the Scottish Government’s National Advisory Committee for Neurological Conditions and was a Trustee of the Neurological Alliance of Scotland for over 10 years.

Rachael Maskell MP, one of our commissioners, expressed her support for the appeal of the end-of-life charity Marie Curie. The charity works to ensure that everyone at the end of life receives the care and support they need. Marie Curie is one of the supporters of the commission.

Dr Sam Royston, Executive Director of Research and Policy of Marie Curie, recently spoke on Clare Fuller’s Podcast “Conversations about Advance Care Planning”. Clare is a Registered General Nurse and one of our commissioners. Listen to the episode here: speakforme.co.uk/podcast-epis...

Do you want to submit evidence to the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care? The deadline for submission is tomorrow, 28th March 2025. We would love to hear about your experience with palliative care services. You can submit evidence here: palliativecarecommission.uk/submit-writt...

Meet the commissioners - Catherine Evans is a Professor of Palliative Care and Ageing at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, and an Honorary Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care based at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Have you experienced palliative care services? The commission wants to hear from the widest possible community and welcomes evidence from those who have experienced palliative care services. You can submit evidence here: bit.ly/41JAOCP. The deadline is March 28th.

Last week, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care met for its seventh evidence session on Thursday to examine the topic of "Wider Support." Thank you to everyone who provided written and oral evidence on this topic.

Helen shared her experience with the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Instead of dying in a hospital, Helen’s mother died at home surrounded by loved ones.  Do you want to share your experience? Take our survey here: palliativecarecommission.uk/submit-writt...

The commission will hold its seventh evidence session on Thursday to discuss "Wider Support." Commissioners will consider the holistic support patients and families need when facing the end of life and bereavement. You can join the session via our Zoom Webinar. Details below.

Meet the commissioners for the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Professor the Lord Darzi was knighted for his services to medicine and surgery. He was introduced to the House of Lords and appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Health.

"It's incredible what can be achieved to control those symptoms and ensure that people do have dignity when they die." Rachael Maskell is the MP for York Central and one of our commissioners. Recently she spoke on the effectiveness of pain management in palliative care.

Meet the commissioners - Professor Jugdeep Dhesi is the President of the British Geriatrics Society and a Consultant Geriatrician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Jugdeep is committed to influencing policy and practice to improve health and social care for older people.

Meet the commissioners: Dr Sarah Cox is President of the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland. She has a special interest in palliative care of non-malignant conditions including people living with HIV and patients in ICU.

"Palliative care and end-of-life care are essential and, in some areas, not to the high standard that we would hope for." Professor Sir Chris Whitty has recently given evidence to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, analysing the state of palliative care in the UK.

The Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care will hold its sixth evidence session on Thursday to discuss "Psychological Support and Capacity," focusing on services for patients and bereavement support for families. Join the session via our Zoom Webinar using the links below.

Meet the commissioners: Rachael Maskell MP is the Member of Parliament for York Central and was first elected in 2015. Before joining parliament, Rachael worked as a senior physiotherapist in the NHS.

Terminal illness can have a significant financial impact on families. The loss of income and rising care costs can lead to financial hardship. The End-of-Life Charity Marie Curie estimates that 1 in 4 people of working age die in poverty.

On Thursday, the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care will have two evidence sessions. The commissioners will be looking at the topics "Research and Innovation" as well as "Education and Training". You can watch the sessions via our Zoom Webinar, the links are below.

In the commission's first evidence session, we heard from experts about inequalities in care. Currently, people who live in less affluent areas are less likely to receive palliative care. The commission aims to recommend policies that make palliative care more accessible.

Dr Sarah Cox, President of the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland, has recently given evidence to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, explaining the positive effect palliative care can have on someone's life.

Meet the commissioners- Prof Baroness Finlay of Llandaff The Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care works on identifying the current strengths and weaknesses in access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care in the UK. #palliativecare #news #politicsuk #nhs #healthcare

Danny Kruger MP welcomed the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care in the House of Commons. The Commission will seek to identify the current strengths and significant shortfalls in provision, and the barriers that exist in the current systems of such care.

New data published shows that 7 in 10 people support a commission into Palliative Care. You can keep up to date with the work of the commission by following us and by visiting our website palliativecarecommission.uk/news.