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Derry family call for improved palliative care in NI after death of their father

Linda Cooper's father, Derry man Patrick Kelly, died earlier in June at his home in Derry at the age of 85. In a speech to Stormont, Mrs Cooper, a nurse from Newtownabbey, explained how she felt that easy access to pain relief medication and having ...

16 Nov 2022 at 17:33

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People in Kilkenny encouraged to learn more about palliative care

All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) is calling on people in Kilkenny to become better informed about palliative care and its benefits as part of Palliative Care Week. Now in its ninth year, Palliative Care Week takes ...

08 Aug 2022 at 19:33

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Assisted dying opponents push palliative care Bill as ‘Better Way’

Opponents of allowing assisted dying in Scotland say proposals for a right to palliative care present a better alternative. The Better Way campaign is against a proposed change in Scottish law to allow assisted dying. A Member’s Bill by ...

07 Mar 2024 at 14:46

Streeting asks officials to analyse costs around law change on assisted dying

The Health Secretary has ordered the Department of Health to analyse the costs of implementing any change in the law on assisted dying. The Cabinet minister – who plans to vote against the assisted dying Bill when it is debated later ...

13 Nov 2024 at 17:00

Champion paralympic medallist urges MPs to reconsider assisted dying support

A Paralympic champion has pleaded with MPs to reject proposed legislation on assisted dying, backing a report that calls the move a slippery slope. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, an 11-time gold medallist, warned changing the law ...

17 Nov 2024 at 12:08

‘Virtual reality could help ease cancer patients’ pain’

Virtual reality (VR) could help ease pain and distress among cancer patients, a new study suggests. And the benefits of VR could also potentially help people with a number of other long-term conditions, academics have said. ...

16 Oct 2023 at 23:30

Assisted dying: Man with terminal brain condition says fix palliative care first

A man with a terminal brain condition says the Government needs to fix the UK’s palliative care system first before legislating assisted dying. Matt Saunders, 49, from Cornwall, was diagnosed with multiple system atrophy ...

29 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Hospices could provide assisted dying services, Liam McArthur suggests

Hospices could provide assisted dying services as part of the “continuum of support” that aims to “alleviate suffering and uphold dignity”, the MSP spearheading a bid to change the law has suggested. Liberal Democrat ...

26 Nov 2024 at 20:13

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Palliative Care Strategy 'top priority' for North

The implementation of a new palliative care strategy is essential for the North according to the charity, Marie Curie. Marie Curie provides end of life nursing care to around 5,500 patients each year through its ...

17 Oct 2022 at 13:33

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Tipp will have representative in All-Ireland clash at the World Darts Championship on Friday

Tipperary and Borrisokane darter Dylan Slevin will face his friend and fellow Irishman William O'Connor in an all-Irish first-round clash at the upcoming 2024-25 PDC World Championships this Friday night. ...

17 Dec 2024 at 14:33

‘Palliative care could improve enough for assisted dying but concerns remain’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he believes palliative care for terminally-ill people can become good enough for that not to be a barrier to legalising assisted suicide, but he still has concerns ...

13 Nov 2024 at 09:53

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Palliative Care Week - find out the many ways the service enhances lives

Palliative Care Week is being marked across Donegal with a number of events taking place to provide awareness of the various types of palliative care, and how people can avail of the service. Events are ...

12 Sept 2023 at 17:33

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