Public survey launched to help shape future palliative and end-of-life care in Bailiwick
- Survey forms part of work by Partnership Group developing comprehensive care strategy
- Focus on experiences of existing services and support for dying in place of choice
- Separate surveys for staff and partner organisations also being conducted
- Survey must be completed by 19th April 2026
A public survey has been launched to gather views and experiences of palliative and end-of-life care across the Bailiwick as part of efforts to develop a comprehensive strategy for the islands.
The survey forms a central part of work being led by the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Partnership Group, which brings together representatives from Health & Social Care, primary care, the third sector, and other key partners.
The Partnership Group aims to build a shared, island-wide approach to palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring services are coordinated, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of patients, families, and professionals.
The public survey focuses on people's experiences of existing services, including whether individuals feel supported to die in their place of choice. It also explores financial and holistic aspects of care, helping to identify what is working well and where improvements may be needed.
The survey is not connected to assisted dying and is designed to inform practical service planning and future investment.
Separate surveys for staff and partner organisations are also being launched. Together, the findings will provide a detailed picture of current provision and community expectations. Summary data and analysis will be published as part of the final palliative and end-of-life care strategy.
Laura Arblaster, Palliative Care Doctor, said: "We want to ensure that everyone in the Bailiwick receives the best possible care at the end of their life. To do that, we need to understand people's experiences, what is working well and where support could be improved."
Becky Bilton, Palliative Care Doctor, said: "This survey is an important opportunity for the community to help shape a compassionate, coordinated and future-focused approach to end-of-life care. We would ask islanders to please take the time to complete the survey as your thoughts will help shape the outcome of the strategy."
The survey must be completed by 19th April 2026. The public survey is available online at https://survey.islandglobalresearch.com/s3/palliativeendoflifecare-survey2026.
Q&A
Q: When does the survey close?
A: The survey must be completed by 19th April 2026.
Q: Is this survey related to assisted dying?
A: No, the survey is not connected to assisted dying. It is designed to inform practical service planning and future investment.
Q: Who can participate in the survey?
A: The public survey is open to members of the community across the Bailiwick, with separate surveys being conducted for staff and partner organisations.
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