Terry Brown+FollowWhy End-of-Life Care Needs a RethinkDoctors are sounding the alarm: too many people are left unprepared for end-of-life care, with crucial conversations happening way too late. The Royal College of Physicians says we need a national strategy and a cultural shift—think more honesty, earlier support, and dignity for patients and families. Imagine if palliative care started at diagnosis, not just in the final days. It’s about kindness, courage, and making sure everyone gets the care they deserve when it matters most. #Health #BodyHealth #EndOfLifeCare6117Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowAssisted Dying Bill: The New Doctor RuleBig update on the assisted dying debate: the BMA wants terminally ill patients to meet face-to-face with a specialist end-of-life doctor before anything else happens. It’s all about making sure no one’s being pressured and that people actually know their options (hello, palliative care!). The bill’s moving to the House of Lords, but there’s a lot of talk about funding and protecting both patients and doctors. Wild stat: nearly half of UK adults worry about having a painful or undignified death. Thoughts? #AssistedDying #EndOfLifeCare #UKNews #Health153Share
Keith Stokes+FollowAssisted Dying Bill Shakes Up HospicesThe Assisted Dying Bill just passed in the Commons, and hospices are bracing for major changes. The law would let terminally ill adults choose to end their lives, but hospice leaders say this could have a massive impact on end-of-life care. There’s a real worry that gaps in palliative care might push people toward assisted dying—not because they want to, but because they feel they have no other option. Big questions ahead as the Bill heads to the Lords! #AssistedDying #EndOfLifeCare #Hospice #Health #BodyHealth369Share
Jennifer Wilson+FollowWhy I Now Support Assisted DyingWatching my mum suffer through her final days changed everything I thought about assisted dying. She was ready to go, but instead, we had to watch her endure days of pain and confusion that painkillers couldn’t touch. It was heartbreaking and honestly, no one deserves to go out like that. After seeing it firsthand, I’m 100% behind the assisted dying bill. MPs really need to see what this looks like before making a decision. #AssistedDying #EndOfLifeCare #DignityInDeath #Health491Share
jporter+FollowAssisted Dying Bill: The Real Impact?England and Wales could see up to 12 people a day using assisted dying services within a decade if the new bill passes. The government’s impact assessment says this could save the NHS millions, but critics worry it puts pressure on vulnerable people. The bill’s got big changes—expert panels instead of court safeguards, and a longer rollout. Some MPs might flip their votes next round. Is this about dignity, or just saving cash? #AssistedDying #NHS #UKPolitics #EndOfLifeCare #Debate #Health221Share
MorrisLona+FollowFacing the Fear of Aging Alone: Who Will Care for Me?I (50f) just spent two months across the country caring for my aunt in hospice. I was her only family, and being there for her made me think deeply about my own future. My husband is ten years older, and we have no children or close relatives. If I outlive him, who will be there for me? The thought of ending up in an understaffed Medicare facility terrifies me. I’m not religious, so I can’t lean on a faith community. What do people with no one do to ensure they’re not neglected as they age? If you’ve faced this fear or found solutions, please share your thoughts below. Let’s support each other. #SpiritualJourney #AgingWithGrace #FacingFears #EndOfLifeCare #Spirituality8558Share
