Circulatory & Respiratory Conditions Policy Group

This policy group was established in February 2005 and is chaired by Dr John Mount, NCPC Trustee. Lead staff input is provided by Lucy Sutton, supported by Anamica Khare.

Following some good progress on addressing the palliative care needs of people with heart failure, this policy group has now split into two. Heart Failure and Renal Policy Group will still be a group looking specifically at heart failure and renal disease but now there is a new group looking at chronic respiratory disease to start influencing the policy and practice direction. Recruitment of members to this group has been very successful with all key areas of expertise represented and the first meeting held in June 2007.

Click on the links below to download the latest work plans of the policy groups.

Heart Failure and Renal Policy Group Work Plan - November 07 Update  (32KB)

Chronic Respiratory Disease Policy Group Work Plan - February 08 Update  (35KB)

See also:

Have Your Say About Palliative Care for People with Chronic Respiratory Disease (1.35 MB)

Palliative Care and Heart Failure - Notable Practice Links

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