Comment on RCP Marie Curie report on End of Life Care
31 March 2016
The NCPC has responded to the report into end of life care from the RCP and Marie Curie
Funeral Poverty
31 March 2016
The NCPC has commented on the Select Committee report on funeral poverty.
Winners announced in inaugural palliative care awards
23 March 2016
Organisations from West Yorkshire to Surrey have been honoured at the first palliative and end of life care awards organised by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC). The four winners were chosen from three shortlisted entries in each category, out of more than 50 nominations received.
BMA report on end of life care
14 March 2016
The British Medical Association has released a report on end of life care. It says that pressure from relatives sometimes leads to unnecessary treatment as people near death.
Medical Examiners
10 March 2016
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt MP has announced that all hospital deaths will be examined by a second doctor not previously involved in the care of the patient.
William Hoare Inaugural Lecture
10 March 2016
Wednesday 9th March saw the National Council for Palliative Care chair of trustees, Baroness Ilora Finlay,speak at the inaugural William Hoare lecture in the House of Lords, which was held by Royal Trinity Hospice as part of their 125th anniversary events.
