Provision of Hydration and Nutrition for the Terminally Ill Bill

A Bill to guarantee the right to provision of hydration and nutrition for terminally ill people; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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If passed, the bill would give terminally ill people a legal right to receive hydration and nutrition as part of their care. It would place duties on health and social care services to provide that care where it is medically appropriate, and include related provisions to support end-of-life care.

Key Points

Creates a legal right to hydration and nutrition for terminally ill people.
Places duties on health and social care providers to ensure provision where appropriate.
Includes related measures to support the delivery of the right and end-of-life care.

Who is affected?

Terminally ill patientsTheir families and carersHealth and social care professionals (doctors, nurses, palliative care teams)NHS organisations and social care providers (hospitals, hospices, care homes, GP practices)Health and social care commissioners and managers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Provision of Hydration and Nutrition for the Terminally Ill

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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