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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 18

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?

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 11

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.

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 6

You can find the full list of recommendations in our report: palliativecarecommission.uk/report

Follow us to stay updated as we share more recommendations.

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 4

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?

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 2

You can find the full list of recommendations in our report: palliativecarecommission.uk/report

Follow us to stay updated as we share more recommendations.

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Jun 2

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.

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 30

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.

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 28

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 28

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.

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 27

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...

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 23

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

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 22

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-...

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 19

“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

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 16

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...

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 15

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...

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 14

“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.

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 14

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

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 9

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

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 7

“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”.

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · May 3

Baroness Finlay of Llandaff has recently given an update on the Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care in the House of Lords.

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Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Apr 24

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.

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Apr 16

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.

Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care @endoflifecarecommn.bsky.social · Apr 15

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.