Marie Curie comment on IPPR report - The state of end of life care: Building back better after Covid-19
Comment published
Ruth Driscoll, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Marie Curie comments on the recently released IPPR report - The state of end of life care: Building back better after Covid-19
"We share the concerns that the IPPR has raised today about the need to learn lessons from the rush to community-based end of life care during the pandemic, which left too many people dying in private homes and care homes without the care, support and dignity they deserved.
"Demand for palliative and end of life care is set to increase rapidly as our population ages. Ensuring everyone is properly cared for at the end of life must become an urgent priority at both a national and local level. Health and social care legislators, commissioners and providers must ensure good care is in place for all people – not just those who can afford it, not just those who shout the loudest, not just those from certain social groups and not just those who live in a particular postcode.
"For too long, those who have been underprivileged in life have struggled in death. We welcome the IPPR's focus on tackling health inequalities and ensuring hospice-standard end of life care and support is made available in all settings, including the community."