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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Cormac Pearson

Charity warns of urgent need to improve palliative care before it is too late

PA Wire

The NHS end-of-life system will come under overwhelming pressure unless there is immediate improvement and growth as the UK faces an ageing population, according to a new report.

The report by the Marie Curie charity, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary alongside the NHS, said more than one person every minute will require palliative care in 25 years.

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