Bringing care closer to home

Published on: 23 June 2025
Read our report on improving palliative care in remote, rural and island communities.

Everyone, no matter where they live, should receive the best possible care and support at the end of life. 

On this page you can download our report about improving palliative care in remote, rural and island communities, plus an executive summary and briefings for colleagues in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

About the report

We spoke with with patients, carers and professionals to understand the needs of adults and children in remote, rural, and island communities across the UK. 

The full report and executive summary share our key findings. They also include recommendations for governments, local health systems and services to help improve experiences of death and dying for those living in remote, rural and island communities.

Download the full report
Download the executive summary
Read our report on improving palliative care in remote, rural and island communities.

“When we needed care, it wasn't there for us. I feel very let down.  Do people in cities experience this? No, they don't.”

- Bereaved carer

Briefings for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Briefing for Northern Ireland
Briefing for Scotland
Briefing for Wales
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Improving palliative and end of life care in remote, rural and island communities

Read the key findings and recommendations from our report on improving palliative care for people in remote, rural and island communities.

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