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Recommendation 18

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The Government need to publish an evidence-based plan, supported by up-to-date workforce modelling, setting out...

Recommendation
The Government need to publish an evidence-based plan, supported by up-to-date workforce modelling, setting out how it will increase the capacity and sustainability of all sectors of the specialist palliative and end of life care workforce, as part of the 10 Year Workforce Plan. This should include plans for clear training pathways and a specific target for the staffing of children and young people’s palliative care. (Recommendation, Paragraph 69) Bereavement
Government Response

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