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Homelessness (End of Life Care) Bill

A Bill to make provision about end of life care and support for homeless people with terminal illnesses, including through the provision of housing for such people; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Ed DaveyLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would ensure homeless people who are terminally ill receive proper end‑of‑life care and housing. It aims to join up health care and housing support so they can be cared for in a stable place to live, with provisions for related measures to make the policy workable.

Key Points

  • Focuses on homeless people who are terminally ill and ensures access to appropriate end‑of‑life care.
  • Includes provision of housing for those individuals to support their care.
  • Seeks to improve coordination between health care services and housing support for homeless people.
  • Covers related or connected measures to enable effective implementation.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Ed Davey; currently at the 2nd reading.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would usually move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and amendments, followed by Report and Third Reading before moving to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Homeless people, especially those with terminal illnessesEnd‑of‑life patients who are homelessCarers and families of homeless individuals needing end‑of‑life supportHealth and social care professionals (e.g., NHS staff, hospices, social workers)Local authorities, housing associations and charities involved in homelessness and housing

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

7 Feb 2018

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Homelessness (End of Life Care)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 163 2017-19 (as introduced)
BillCommons
3 Jul 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.