A review suggests that assisted death numbers in England and Wales may rise significantly, potentially exceeding 4,500 annually within ten years of implementation. The financial analysis reveals that while initial NHS savings could reach £10.3 million, staffing costs may surpass £10 million each year. Ethical considerations were not included in this policy review as the focus remained strictly on the financial implications and projected rates of assisted dying, as the House of Commons prepares for a crucial vote on the legislation.
The impact assessment estimates that assisted deaths in England and Wales could top 4,500 a year by 2039, representing under 1% of total deaths.
In its financial analysis, assisted dying could save the NHS between £5.84m and £59.6m over ten years, with initial savings of up to £10.3m.
The report highlights that while savings exist, costs for staffing and training an assisted dying service could exceed £10m per year over the next decade.
The ethical debates surrounding assisted dying are not addressed in this impact assessment; it focuses specifically on financial implications and projected statistics.
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