"As the political discussions intensify around potential changes to the law, Hospice UK is in ongoing discussions with our membership to understand the questions and concerns and to review the implications for hospices and their staff."
While the Assisted Dying Bill moves to the House of Lords, its potential impact on hospice nurses is becoming an increasingly urgent question. Patient safety is as essential in end-of-life care as in any other aspect of healthcare, raising concerns about how the bill might influence the safety culture that surrounds hospice practice.
Questions and concerns from hospices are extensive but include: eligibility; the effect on staff who work in hospice, palliative and end of life care (in clinical and non-clinical roles); conscientious objection or refusal to participate; the potential financial impact on hospices; and the broad lack of public awareness of what already exists around end of life care and choices.
In our forthcoming conference, Patient Safety in Hospices, we will hear from the Policy and Public Affairs Manager from Hospice UK who will deliver an update on the Assisted Dying Bill. This update will include the estimated implementation period, limitations in our understanding of how it will be implemented in practice and what assisted dying could mean for patient safety in hospices.
This conference offers a unique and practical opportunity to deepen your understanding of patient safety in the hospice setting. By focusing on case study examples and national patient safety frameworks, you will gain actionable insights and tools to drive safer care for patients nearing the end of life. Key areas include transitioning to PSIRF in hospices, improving medication safety, and reducing the risk of falls.
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 (Virtual)
To find out more and book your place, visit: https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/patient-safety-hospices
