(APCC), formerly known as (HPCA), is an Association of palliative care service providers.
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It's important that the stories of those living with #palliativecare needs to be told so that those living with serious illness know what palliative care can do for them and that decision makers build palliative care into wider health care plans – please share Ennie's story.
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People who need #palliativecare must not be left behind as we battle with #Covid-19. Palliative care makes an enormous difference to the lives of women, men and children. Here, Ennie, Roseline and Anniki tell the Minister of Health how palliative care has changed their lives.
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#Palliativecare can put life into your days – it is not just about care at the end of your life. Palliative care empowers the patient as well as family members and carers. Ennie shares her story and explains what palliative care has done for her. #hospicecare #patientpower
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#Palliativecare in many parts of South Africa is not available to the majority of the population. Here, Ennie, Roseline and Anniki tell the Minister of Health how it has positively impacted their lives. #patientpower
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We would like to speak directly to clinicians and volunteers who care for people with palliative care needs. Your work is vital for your communities, you have been on the frontline during COVID-19 - Thank you for all that you do. #palliativecare #healthcare
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#Palliativecare is a human right that should be available to everyone. Decision makers need to prioritise palliative care in healthcare planning. Watch how palliative care has changed Samuels life - share Samuels story to amplify the voices that need to be heard. #patientpower
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Palliative care is medical and psychosocial– it helps the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. It offers support and improves the patients quality of life. #palliativecare #patientpower
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Roseline shares her story about how palliative care has helped her– will you amplify her voice by sharing her story? #palliativecare #patientpower
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It is important to hear and listen to the voices of people living with #palliativecare needs, these needs need to be heard by decision makers to include palliative care in healthcare planning because palliative care is a human right.
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Palliative care benefits the patient and their family, carers and communities. It improves quality of life for the patient and their family. #palliativecare #patientpower
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Politicians and decision makers must make #palliativecare a priority in healthcare planning otherwise people like Ennie would not get the care that they deserve – please share Ennie's story to get the message to them #patientpower
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@ehospicenews is an excellent source of palliative news & views. As part of the #patientpower project we have been working with the @HPCA_SA They've been training journalists to cover #palliativecare news. Funded by The Joffe Charitable Trust. Read here: bit.ly/36vRVMZ
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People who need palliative care must not be left behind as we battle with COVID-19. Read the report we have co-authored on Palliative Care and the effect COVID-19 has had. bit.ly/37vWGGV #palliativecare #patientpower
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Palliative care can put life into your days – it is not just about care at the end of your life. Palliative care empowers the patient as well as family members and carers. Roseline shares her story and explains what palliative care has done for her. #palliativecare #patientpower
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Clinicians are encouraged to refer patients for palliative care and that healthcare decision makers build palliative care into their wider health care plans– please share Samuel's story #SouthAfrica #palliativecare #hospicecare #patientpower
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Today is the start of #5daysofmourning. Recently announced by @PresidencyZA, this initiative is in remembrance of those who have lost their lives to #covid19SA, #femicide & #GBV. Hospices will be supporting this period of mourning.
#16DaysofActivism2020 #EndGBV #HPCASA
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Palliative care is an essential service to relieve pain and suffering related to COVID-19 and pre-existing health conditions. #palliativecare #patientpower
If you would like to support our cause, follow the link bit.ly/3iLb14u
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Palliative care ensures caregivers and family members receive the best support to provide care and comfort for their loved ones at home or in care facilities #palliativecare #patientpower
If you would like to support our cause, click on the link bit.ly/3iLb14u
With palliative care, I can access the best standard of care and the highest level of comfort as I experience a serious health condition #palliativecare #patientpower
If you would like to support our cause follow the link! bit.ly/3iLb14u
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