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Terminally Ill Bill Sparks Hospice Staff Resignation Fears

1/23/2026

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Debate over Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could prompt resignations among hospice staff who oppose assisted dying, says Toby Porter, chief executive of Hospice UK.
Porter warns of divisions within teams and risks to hospices’ reputations and funding.
James Sanderson of Sue Ryder calls for reform in palliative care, noting terminally ill patients lack adequate care.
The government acknowledges hospice pressures and has committed funding to support them.

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Debate over Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could prompt resignations among hospice staff who oppose assisted dying, says Toby Porter, chief executive of Hospice UK.
Porter warns of divisions within teams and risks to hospices’ reputations and funding.
James Sanderson of Sue Ryder calls for reform in palliative care, noting terminally ill patients lack adequate care.
The government acknowledges hospice pressures and has committed funding to support them.