Posted on: 11 November 2021
When caring for someone in the last year of their life we have but one chance to get care right.
High quality care needs to be, without apology, personal. Failing to do so not only deprives our patients of the best end of life care but can leave a devastating legacy.
This plan is primarily the result of requests from our staff for more knowledge about how to care for dying patients.
Demand for care at end of life is growing and we must plan for that.
This plan therefore is about care for everyone, as life progresses. It is about preserving the dignity and humanity of every person. Dying touches us all, regardless of age or station.
We have called our strategy ‘Living Well Today’ – recognising that every day is valuable to a dying person and to their family, and that this is greatly influenced by the care received.
We set out our map to improve the care people receive in their last year of life–no matter what their care setting.
CNWL’s Board of Directors endorsed this plan on Wednesday 10 November.