Some critics, including disability rights campaigner Lord Shinkwin, indicate they will try to amend a bill, backed by MPs, to legalise assisted dying.
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Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed.
Scheme is part of the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one – and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one – and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one – and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
Protesters gathered outside of parliament as MPs will vote on legalising assisted dying
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?
How will the largest fine over maternity deaths impact the NHS and the families it failed?
In recent weeks 28 cases of botulism caused by fake Botox are recorded in the north-east of England.