Family carers play a central role in community-based palliative care. However, caring for a
terminally ill person puts the carer at increased risk of physical and mental morbidity. The …

Background: Over the next two decades, the numbers of people who will need palliative
care in the United Kingdom and Ireland is projected to increase. Hospices play a vital role …

Background: Patients and carers may face challenges in the out-of-hours period, with
inadequate support and variations in service provision, including access to specialist …

Background: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy which uses behavioural psychology, values, acceptance and mindfulness …

Background The challenges faced by patients and families in the out of hours period are
well documented (Marie Curie. The better end of life report. 2022). In attempt to address …

Background Supporting our hospice Widening Access agenda, we have developed a
partnership with our local prison, HMP Edinburgh. With one of the highest populations of …

Background Across the UK, more people are projected to die in community settings over the
next two decades. The role of the hospice inpatient unit (IPU) needs to be better understood …

Methods The study explores the patient characteristics of those admitted and considers the
reason for the admission alongside the experience of the patient and those close to them. A …

Background Hospice service redesign aims to achieve the greatest impact for the greatest
number of people within limited resources. The strategic direction within the NHS is towards …

Background Family carers play a central role in community-based palliative care. However,
caring for a terminally ill person puts the carer at increased risk of physical and mental …