Marie Curie responds to Chief Medical Officer's annual report 2020: health trends and variation in England
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Response to CMO annual report
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More dying people are seen later and in crisis, while those close to them accept more carer burden – more will suffer this winter, say specialists
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More dying people and their loved ones could suffer if there is not enough specialist care this winter, reveals survey carried out by the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland and end of life charity Marie Curie.
Over 95% of Scots call on emergency unscheduled care in the last year of life
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Over 95% of people in Scotland have used emergency unscheduled care in their last year of life, costing the NHS around £190million a year on top of their cost for planned care, a new study has found.
New Charter to support better life-long conversations about ‘What Matters Most’
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UK experts have launched a new Charter to support better conversations between people and their loved ones over their lifetime.
Comment in response to Welsh Government NHS pressures statement
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In response to the Welsh Government’s statement on NHS Pressures and local NHS options
'A one size fits all approach to DNACPR is never acceptable'
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Marie Curie Medical Director and Palliative Care Consultant, Dr Sarah Holmes, comments the CQC's interim review of DNACPR decisions.
Covid-19 vaccine prioritisation
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Marie Curie Director of Policy and Research, Sam Royston, comments on the announcement that a Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK.
Exceptional challenges of bereavement during the pandemic
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Researchers are conducting the research to give voice to the experiences of people bereaved in the UK of any cause since 16 March.
Marie Curie responds to the Spending Review and additional hospice sector funding announcement
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Marie Curie Chief Executive Matthew Reed responds to the Spending Review and announcement of £125 million additional funding for hospice sector.
Lack of regular testing for hospice staff compromising care of dying
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Lack of regular testing for hospice staff compromising care of dying
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