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Universal Principles for Advance Care Planning

17 March 2022

Proposing MP
Maria Caulfield Con
Lewes
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

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.
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