House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning
17 March 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes
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At a glance
Key points
- The Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning document has been published in response to concerns about DNACPR decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Government is thanking partner organisations for their collaboration in developing the principles.
- Relevant organisations are called upon to implement clear and consistent best practices based on these principles across all settings.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the publication of the Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning, a document developed in response to concerns raised by the CQC regarding DNACPR decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action requested
The Government is announcing the publication of these principles and thanking partner organisations for their collaboration. It calls on relevant organisations to implement clear and consistent best practices based on these principles across all settings.
Key facts
- The Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning have been jointly published by a coalition of partners.
- Six high-level principles are set out in the document.
- The publication follows the CQC’s report into DNACPR decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The DNACPR Ministerial Oversight Group oversaw this work.