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Assisted dying: Hospice staff tell BBC what they think about bill

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Hospices at centre of debate over assisted dying bill - what do they think? Hospices are at the centre of palliative (end-of-life) care in the UK .

The bill would allow terminally ill adults with six months or less to live the right to medically end their lives.

Many in support of assisted dying say it would give terminal patients autonomy about how they die.

Hospice UK welcomes a new clause in the bill which requires the government to consult with palliative and end-of-life providers.

But its chief executive Toby Porter argues there is still a lot to consider.

He says the bill has given no details on this and there has been no formal consultation with hospices.

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