Leanne Crabb, HealthWatch Southend
It’s really positive to see the work that’s going into such an important topic. It’s really worthwhile.

CCG Patient representative
The 'Conversations' project will be of enormous benefit to the community.... To have your options openly and frankly discussed will be of enormous benefit all round, and hopefully remove the awkwardness of discussing terminal options.

CCG Patient representative
This Serious Illness Conversations Pilot is a brilliant opportunity for the GPs and their patients, it can only lead to better care and information of what is available to them at the time when it is needed the most, not only for the patient but their carers as well.

Patient representative
I feel that the work coming out of the Serious Illness Care Programme UK is vital to the wellbeing of patients, giving them a sound background knowledge of their health and personal options thus enabling them to take control of their ongoing health needs (if that is what they would like to do) and prepare them and their families for end of life.

I know from personal experience how hard these conversations are and training of health professionals to initiate conversations in appropriate circumstances is such an important part of the process.

I wholeheartedly support the aims and objectives of the Serious Illness Care Programme UK .