Health: End-of-life Care — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:00 pm on 16 January 2012.

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Photo of Earl Howe Earl Howe The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health 3:00, 16 January 2012

I agree fully with the noble Lord. Advance care planning is not a one-time issue, it is an ongoing process. It requires regular reviews of a patient's wishes and assessments of their needs. Support, training and education for staff in understanding that, and taking forward care planning, are being made available through the end-of-life care strategy. People's wishes and needs change throughout life, and that is to be expected.