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

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would establish a legal right for terminally ill people to receive hydration and nutrition as part of their care. It would require care providers to arrange, deliver, or obtain appropriate hydration and nutrition for those who need it. It may also include related measures to support and regulate how this right is implemented.

Key Points

Creates a statutory right to hydration and nutrition for terminally ill people.
Places duties on health and social care providers to supply or arrange the provision.
Includes connected or ancillary provisions to support the implementation and oversight of the right.

Who is affected?

Terminally ill peopleTheir families and carersNHS and other healthcare providers (hospitals, GP practices, hospices)Private care providers and care homesLocal authorities and social care servicesClinicians and care teams

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

14 Sept 2011

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

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.