UK is the best place in the world to die, according to end-of-life care index

Integration of palliative care into NHS and strong hospice movement among reasons for UK ranking first in study of 80 countries

The UK is the best place in the world in which to die, according to a study comparing end-of-life care in 80 countries.

The integration of palliative care into the NHS, a strong hospice movement largely funded by the charitable sector, specialised staff and deep community engagement are among the reasons cited by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).