Category Archives: Cancer
Cancer patients denied last wish to die at home because of shortage of nurses
Cancer patients denied last wish to die at home because of shortage of nurses
70,000 cancer patients in England and Wales die in a hospital bed every year, despite wanting to be at home
Denis Campbell, health correspondent guardian.co.uk, Saturday 28 May 2011 20.04
Only 27% of cancer patients are able to die at home, even though a survey suggests 73% would prefer to do so.
Tens of thousands of cancer patients are dying in hospital, despite wishing to end their lives at home, because of a “shameful” lack of NHS nurses, campaigners say.
MP calls for greater recognition for UK carers
MP calls for greater recognition for UK carers
8:00pm Saturday 21st May 2011
Tiverton MP Neil Parish has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Rippon to support this year’s Carers Week.
The week, which runs from June 13 to 19, recognises the contribution made by those people in Devon and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled.
Mr Neil met up with Angela at the House of Commons to pay tribute to carers, and to urge that they receive more support in their caring roles.