The aim of this chapter is to outline the issues, priorities and direction in the UK of palliative
care services in the community. Using the patient priorities identified in the Cancer Plan …

The inadequacy of some areas of palliative care provision was acknowledged in the NHS
Cancer Plan (DoH 2000). Many patients would prefer to die at home, but only one quarter …

The author conveys his concerns on improving the provision of palliative care in the post-
Liverpool care pathway era in England. He said that complex circumstances are created by …

Palliative care is expanding out of the hospice, and out of the narrow confines of its
association with cancer. It should be a part of all care. District nurses are ideally placed to …

The author discusses developments in palliative care in 2013, as well as the expectations in
2014, particularly in Great Britain. He claims that the need for high-quality palliative care is …

The article focuses on the apparent inherent failures in always providing high-quality care to
dying patients, citing the various ways to offer better palliative care. It discusses three of the …

It is estimated that one in five people over 65years old will die in a care home in the UK.
These residents require palliative care that is often delivered by social and voluntary care …

The growing emphasis on a primary care-led NHS (DoH, 1996) is now being reflected in the
field of cancer and palliative care services. The National Council for Hospice and Specialist …

Aims: To develop a regional model of palliative care provision for Northern Ireland
Background: Palliative care patients present a great challenge to professional service …

The author presents his thoughts on palliative care provided by community nurses in the
21st century and the influence of factors such greater desire for death to occur at home …