To global community of palliative care social workers. Sending love and support at this holiday period , especially to those in countries where the vaccines are scarce. Tough with so many exhausted health and social care staff sick and exhausted. @carina_oltmann @PipBb4 @APCSW1
Excellent meeting of the EAPC palliative care social work task force last Tuesday
Pleased that so many people in WHPCSW group have contributed to the social work survey. Numbers are being crunched. Opportunities for members to contribute writing further .@carina_oltmann @PipBb4
So good to celebrate all our achievements as an inclusive group of global palliative care social workers. A common set of values and a wish to give our best selves to the individuals and families we seek to help, binds us together
Check out our website we are building networks
New: Children’s palliative care webinar series launches 16 September 1pm UK.
Join ICPCN at this FREE webinar and on the third Thursday of every month.
Register here: https://t.co/bH9u7Mb1vX @EAPCvzw @bvkh1 @ICPCN@whpca
In this sample of 711 people bereaved during the pandemic, only a third had been given information about bereavement support services. Essential to improve signposting to ensure people know how and where to seek support and alleviate barriers to access.
Community palliative care services on addressing physical and psychosocial needs in people with advanced illness: a prospective cohort study https://t.co/Uu1h1drC9G
Fantastic event with sessions every day over these dates. Some amazing speakers, time to hear from members including our brilliant campaigns group and an opportunity to learn together. I’m really looking forward to it.
Not being allowed to see our grandchildren is referred to as a Living Bereavement and Hendon Grandparents Group are hosting a zoom talk with Shelley Gilbert, founder of @griefencounter on Fri 23rd July at 11:15am. You can request your zoom invite via [email protected]
We are working on our media presence and hoping to build up our resources and network. Palliative care social workers provide vital flexible services to individuals, families including children and young people. Follow us
Our website is up and running. Check it out. We are building our network and resources. Thankyou to @vickieLeff
Quarterly online meetings bring us together as well as frequent messaging @SWHPN@APCSW1@EAPCvzw@PCSWA1 @carina_oltmann @PipBb4