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Half of nurses giving end-of-life care in corridors as NHS staffing crisis laid bare

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NHS failing to provide end-of-life care allowing terminally ill children to die at home

Seriously ill children across England are being denied the chance to die at home due to widespread gaps in NHS end-of-life care provision, with reports highlighting staffing shortages forcing treatment in corridors and temporary spaces. Critics say the NHS is flouting its legal duty to provide adequate palliative care in many areas.

Aug 28, 2026·3 sourcesPsychedelics for end of life carePublic healthcare
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