ALMOST half of deaths in the North-West occur in hospital a think-tank report has revealed.
The Institute for Public Policy Research report 'End of Life Care in England' calls for more investment in social care.
It says one in three people who die in hospital could spend their final days at home with better community-based health provision.
Public Health England figures show nationally 47 per cent of death occur in hospital but the North-West at 48.7, West Midlands at 49.5 and London 53 exceed that figure.
The report reveals that 60 percent of people who experience poor quality end-of-life care do so in a hospital and most would prefer to die at home.
Report author Jack Hunter said:"The fact that those living in the most deprived areas are more likely to die in hospital is wholly unjust."
He added: "Where you live should not affect whether you experience good quality care at the end of your life.
“Enabling more people to spend the end of their lives outside hospitals, in more appropriate settings, with properly funded support in place, will improve their experience of care. It will also be more cost effective for the taxpayer."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here