Source: Hospice UK
Date of publication: December 2020
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: This news item discusses the impact on both patients and staff at the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher of delivering hospice care via Zoom.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by zareenamulla
Source: Hospice UK
Date of publication: April 2020
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: Adult Hospices in Birmingham and Solihull have all come together to offer a single hub to provide the very best care at the end of life during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by zareenamulla
Source: Palliative Medicine 2018 Feb 28. [Epub ahead of print]
Date of publication: February 2018
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This study identifies a novel intervention, which expands the focus of discharge planning to include assessment of carers’ support needs at transition, potentially preventing breakdown of care at home and patient readmissions to hospital.
Length of publication: 11 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by lhalton1
Source: ehospice
Date of publication: January 2018
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has launched two new satellite clinics to ensure more people living across Birmingham have access to crucial hospice care. The satellite clinics are based in established medical centres and are part of a new approach to hospice care, aimed at improving accessibility, reach and choice for individuals and their families, loved ones and carers.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by lhalton1
Source: ehospice
Date of publication: November 2017
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: St Catherine’s Hospice in Lancashire has developed an innovative new training programme tailor-made for care and nursing home staff to improve end of life care for residents. The 4Elements to End of Life Care course aims to equip care and nursing home staff with both practical and communication skills to help residents stay within their familiar environments at the end of life, avoiding unnecessary and inappropriate deaths in hospital.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by lhalton1
Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing 2017; 23 (9): 420-431.
Date of publication: September 2017
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: This article discusses the investigation of a web-based app which monitors comfort in patients receiving palliative care at home in Portugal. The app was reported to be easy to use and enhanced communication among patients and the palliative care team. Further research into the app is recommended.
Length of publication: 12 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
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Posted by lhalton1
Date of publication: September 2017
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: South Bucks Community Hospice in High Wycombe has opened a day hospice that is operating a new model of care. The new facility is non-bedded, allowing more patients to be cared for on a daily and weekly basis. The focus is patient-centric, offering unlimited psychotherapeutic care and they also have an area specifically designed to meet the needs of young people.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by lhalton1
Source: Department of Health
Date of publication: September 2017
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report is an update on how the National End of Life Care Programme Board is delivering personalisation and choice in care for people at or near the end of life.
Length of publication: 24 pages
Some important notes: The original report can be found here
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Posted by lhalton1
Source: ehospice
Date of publication: September 2017
Publication type: News Item
In a nutshell: Cornwall Hospice Care is launching a new series of support sessions in order to reach more patients with terminal conditions in the local community. The Neighbourhood Hubs will offer free advice, support and information for patients, their carers and families. They aim to help patients manage their symptoms which will hopefully increase their independence and confidence and help people to live as well as possible.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by lhalton1
Source: eHospice
Date of publication: October 2016
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A new palliative care hub has been launched by a collaboration between John Taylor Hospice, Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, Crossroads Care, Age Concern, and Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. The hub will provide seven-day access to a wide range of services for people in their last year of life, including hospice beds, domestic support and specialist palliative care.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Posted by joannetaylor33
Source: Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Follow this link for the fulltext press-release
Date of publication: October 2015
Publication type: Press release
In a nutshell: The North Manchester Macmillan Palliative Care Support Service (NMMPCSS) was launched September 21 2015. The £560k service is part of the Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership (MCIP) and has been developed through a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support, the Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups, The Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust, and St Ann’s Hospice. The service provides
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Posted by hmedley99
Source: Marie Curie
Follow this link for the case study
Date of publication: September 2015
Publication type: Case Study
In a nutshell: Marie Curie is delivering a tailored, flexible multi-visit service in Carmarthenshire to meet the needs of patients, their families and carers. Marie Curie set up a multi-visit service model, delivered by Healthcare Assistants, coordinated by Senior Nurses and supported by Registered Nurses. This also included an out-of-hours service.
Length of publication: 2 page
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Posted by hmedley99
Source: NHS Improving Quality
Follow this link for the full-text report
Date of publication: August 2015
Publication type: Case study
In a nutshell: In September 2012, Marie Curie employed a keyworker at its Cardiff and the Vale hospice to work with people in local Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to improve awareness of palliative care and to increase access.
Length of publication: 3 pages
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Posted by hmedley99
Source: hospice UK
Follow this link to download the report
Date of publication: July 2015
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This publication provides evidence of the benefits and effectiveness of rehabilitative palliative care, and includes guidance and tools to support its implementation. Rehabilitative Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary approach in which all members of the team, including nurses, doctors, psychosocial practitioners and allied health professionals, work collaboratively with the patient, their relatives and carers to support them to achieve their personal goals and priorities.
Length of publication: 68p.
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Posted by hmedley99
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