Statement from Declan Carroll, Chief Executive, North London Hospice
At North London Hospice we put our patients at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise that the views of staff, volunteers and Trustees will reflect the full spectrum of views on assisted dying that exist in society. We understand that people and organisations have strong opinions on this sensitive and emotive issue.
Whilst the bill has now passed, there are still many questions about how the law will be implemented and what its impact will be. This is especially true of our sector, including the effects on colleagues who work in hospice, palliative and end-of-life care (in clinical and non-clinical roles).
Hospice UK have consulted extensively with colleagues across the hospice sector to understand the questions and concerns on this subject, and we will continue to work with them on this. We will also continue with our own internal conversations with staff and volunteers as well as the Board of Trustees and the Executive Team.
Regardless of personal views about the topic of assisted dying, we believe that everyone should be able to access high quality palliative and end-of-life care, no matter who they are, where they are, or why they are ill.
North London Hospice remains committed to working with MPs to advocate for fair funding and equitable provision of palliative and end-of-life care across the UK. This necessity has become very clear throughout the debate, and we will continue to campaign for this.
We will always remain committed to providing outstanding care and support to all our patients and their families across our local community. We continue to provide palliative care for our patients in line with our vision, which remains the same; to provide the best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.
We will continue to work, communicate and support staff and volunteers and our community, as we navigate through the many discussions that will inevitably arise from today’s vote.
