Commons2nd reading

Palliative Care (No.2) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Lindsay HoyleSpeaker

Parliament last updated

11 January 2008

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The Palliative Care (No.2) Bill is a proposed law aimed at improving palliative care within the UK health service. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated there, with its first reading on 4 July 2007. The bill is sponsored by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker.

Key Points

Aims to improve the provision and quality of palliative care within the health service.
Introduced in the House of Commons as a Private Member's Bill.
Currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.
Originating in the Commons; first reading occurred on 4 July 2007.
Sponsored by Sir Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker).

Progress

The bill is presently at the second reading in the House of Commons. No further progression beyond this stage is detailed in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Patients requiring palliative care and their familiesHealthcare professionals delivering palliative careNHS and other healthcare organisations involved in palliative carePalliative care charities and advocacy groupsCarers and supporters of those receiving palliative carePublic bodies and policymakers involved in palliative care

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4 Jul 2007

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