Palliative Care Links Directory
Cancer research uk
UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer websites have a wealth of information about cancer, .
Guide to Cancer
A comprehensive site maintained by an oncologist contains current material on cancer treatment and symptom management.
East Cheshire Hospice
The hospice is situated in Macclesfield, serving the whole area of East Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Handforth, Poynton, Disley, Congelton and Knutsford. The High Peak area of North Derbyshire is also served.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd
The Hospice of the Good Shepherd is situated in the village of Backford, Chester. It offers free specialist palliative care for patients suffering from life threatening illness.
St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice
St Luke's Hospice is a small hospice situated in Winsford which cares for people living in the mid and south Cheshire area. The hospice offers a warm and supportive enviroment where specialist staff attend all patients.
Bandolier
Evidence based health care
CancerBackup
Cancerbackup aims to help people live with cancer by providing information and emotional support for patients, their families and health professionals. It is recognised as the foremost provider of cancer information in the United Kingdom.
The Cheshire and Merseyside Teaching PCT Collaborative
The teaching PCT is a catalyst to help PCT's collectively build and maintain skills of all people who work in primary and community care. including nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, reception staff, managers, dentists,
Palliativedrugs.com
Free Website providing essential, comprehensive and independent information about the use of drugs in palliative care
Help The Hospices
Free 15 minute tutorials in key aspects of palliative care including pain and symptom control, psychological needs, reduced hydration and nutritional issues, communication the last hours and days and bereavement. Can be completed at introductory, intermediate & advanced level
www.hospiceinformation.info
Hospice Information - This UK site provides a worldwide palliative care resource for professionals and the public. It offers an enquiry service, statistical information, news bulletins, directory of hospice & palliative care services, job opportunities and a range of practical advice, information leaflets and reports.
Help the Hospices
Help the Hospices is the national charity in the UK for the hospice movement, offering support with grants.
www.macmillan.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.
www.ncpc.org.uk
National Council for Palliative Care - this is an umbrella organisation which promotes and improves palliative care services in the UK . This site gives information on key policies, professional guidelines, standards, ethics and publications in palliative care.
Pain Talk. The national discussion forum and community for UK Healthcare Professionals with an interest in acute, chronic, or palliative Pain Management.
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