Recent research from the think-tank Demos, supported by Sue Ryder, has revealed unacceptable inequalities in end of life care.
The single biggest difference is whether someone is dying from cancer – with this group receiving earlier and better diagnosis, better follow up support and dedicated help to ensure their wishes were carried out. Despite accounting for only 27% of all deaths, cancer sufferers make up around 90% of users of hospice care.
The report, entitled Ways and Means, highlights several other significant inequalities in end of life care including:
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