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Catherine Millington-Sanders

GP & National Clinical Champion for End of Life Care

Dr Catherine Millington-Sanders is a prominent figure in the field of end-of-life care and general practice in the United Kingdom. She currently serves as the RCGP / Marie Curie National End of Life Care Clinical Champion, a role she has held since 2013.1 Dr Millington-Sanders is a practicing GP in Surrey with over 15 years of experience, specializing in communication skills, death, dying, and grief.2

In her role as Clinical Champion, Dr Millington-Sanders leads a program to improve primary care provision for patients nearing the end of their life, including vulnerable populations such as those with dementia, learning disabilities, and autism.1 She has been instrumental in developing the Daffodil Standards, which help GPs assess and improve the end-of-life and palliative care they provide to patients.1

Dr Millington-Sanders' professional background includes:

  • General Practitioner in Surrey24
  • Macmillan GP in Kingston6
  • Clinical commissioner and educationalist5
  • 7 years of experience as a specialty doctor in palliative medicine5

She is passionate about family medicine, end-of-life care, cancer care, and elderly frail and care home care.4 Dr Millington-Sanders is also actively involved in raising awareness to help people understand their bodies, stay healthy, and build compassionate communities.3

As of January 2025, Dr Millington-Sanders continues to be a leading voice in end-of-life care, regularly participating in healthcare conferences and events to share her expertise and promote better practices in palliative care.67

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London, England, United Kingdom