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The Guardian
NHS end-of-life care gaps limit home deaths for ill children
Many children with life-limiting conditions in England are being unable to die at home due to NHS failures in providing necessary end-of-life care, resulting in hospital deaths instead. Despite legal obligations, over a third of integrated care boards do not commission such services, leading to unequal access and forcing families to seek emergency care. Campaigners highlight that this neglect denies families the chance for a peaceful, at-home farewell and criticize the NHS for widespread shortcomings in community palliative care.
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