Hospice of the Valleys has been closely following the progress of the Assisted Dying Bill and the wider debates as it has moved through the House of Commons.

The vote in favour of the Bill on June 20th marks a significant moment, one that will undoubtedly have implications for palliative and end-of-life care across the country. These implications will become clearer in the coming years as an implementation plan is developed — a process that we hope will involve broad and inclusive consultation.

As the Bill moves into the implementation phase, we will engage with both the UK and Welsh Governments. Our message will remain clear: everyone should have access to high-quality, sustainably funded palliative and end-of-life care — regardless of who they are, where they live, or why they are ill.

We will also be reaching out to our supporters, local communities, and stakeholders to better understand their views, and to gain clarity on how the Bill will be implemented and what it means for us as an organisation.

At Hospice of the Valleys, we will continue to support patients in making choices that are right for them and their loved ones. We are committed to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to freely discuss their wishes as they approach the end of life — keeping their needs, values, and dignity at the heart of everything we do.