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Existing data underscores the urgent need to improve support for terminally ill individuals.

Conclusion
We are pleased that the ONS in now attempting to monitor the rates of suicide for people with a terminal diagnosis, as this will facilitate scrutiny in the future. The existing data already serves as a sobering reminder that the support and care around people who are managing a terminal diagnosis must be improved.
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Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.3 yrs
Report published 29 Feb 2024