A Bill to make provision for equitable access to palliative care services; for advancing education, training and research in palliative care; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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The Access to Palliative Care Bill would make sure palliative care is available fairly to everyone who needs it and would promote education, training and research in palliative care. It also covers related measures to support the delivery of palliative care.
The bill is currently at the 3rd reading stage in the Lords. It originated in the Lords and has completed the 1st and 2nd readings, with an order of commitment discharged on 2 February 2016 (3rd reading on 23 February 2016).
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Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the Bill - took place on 23 February and no amendments were made.
The Bill now goes to the Commons for its consideration.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
