No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says
Summary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated there is no budget for an assisted dying service despite a recent vote by MPs supporting it. The government remains neutral on the bill, which offers terminally ill adults the option for an assisted death, while Streeting expressed concerns about current NHS budget constraints and end-of-life care quality. The bill now moves to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.Key Facts
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting said there is no funding for an assisted dying service.
- MPs recently passed a vote in favor of the assisted dying bill with a narrow majority.
- The bill will now be examined by the House of Lords.
- Streeting voiced concerns about the lack of high-quality end-of-life care and NHS budget limits.
- Supporters say the bill gives terminally ill adults choice and could prevent painful deaths.
- Critics are concerned about risks of people feeling pressured into assisted death.
- A financial analysis suggests potential savings for the NHS, but significant setup costs are expected.
- Assisted dying service costs could exceed £10 million annually, with initial training costs also high.
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