Global Atlas of Palliative Care
The Global Atlas of Palliative Care (2020) is a source of essential information on the status of palliative care worldwide. This second edition of the Global Atlas reveals some of the changes that have occurred since the first edition was published in 2014. For instance, we now have a better idea of how many people need palliative care worldwide. The Atlas is published by the World Hospice Palliative Care Alliance
Irish Hospice Foundation
Every death matters and we only have one chance to get it right. The Irish Hospice Foundation work to ensure the best end-of-life and bereavement care, for all. From advocacy and education, to vital services like Nurses for Night Care, IHF’s Bereavement Support Line, and Information and Support Line, the IHF believe in the importance of dying well and grieving well wherever the place. the website includes a large number of resources for professionals working in the area
Irish Association for Palliative Care
The Irish Association for Palliative Care (IAPC) is a Collective and Expert Voice for Palliative Care in Ireland. The support a number of forums and groups including the Nursing Forum, Pharmacy Forum, Ethics Forum and the Education and Research Forum
European Association for Palliative Care
The EAPC is a membership organisation of professionals committed to supporting the promotion and development of palliative care throughout Europe and beyond. EAPC members are united by our vision which aspires to see palliative care availability and accessibility, wherever and whenever it is needed. The EAPC website includes a large amount of information and resources for professionals including information on research projects, EAPC Groups (including Tasks Forces and Reference Groups)
Positively Palliative: Stories of Care, Loss and Love Book (AIIHPC)
Positively Palliative: Stories of Care, Loss and Love Book (AIIHPC)
APPM Clinical Guidelines (2023) – Seizures, agitation and GI dystonia
The APPM clinical guidelines seek to address symptoms, topic by topic, offering robust evidence-based, peer-reviewd clinical guidance to clinicians working with children and their families to support symptom management, palliatve and end of life care. The APPM members prioritised the symptoms in need of roubust guidance: Seizures, Agitation and GI Dystonia (initally called ‘gut failure’)
Association for Paediatric Palliative MedicineFormulary 2024 (6th edition)
The APPM’s entire formulary has been reviewed and updated incorporating recent published literature, specialist advice and feedback from formulary users. Many of the monographs have been extensively rewritten and references have been brought up to date. The formulary has also been completely reformatted, including greater use of tables and with the aim of improving clarity and navigability.
ICPCN’s Education and Membership Hub
ICPCN is the only global organisation working to improve access to palliative care for the 21 million children worldwide who need it. Through our Education and Membership Hub you can become a member of ICPCN and engage with some of our resources such as e-learning, webinars and bespoke training.
International Children’s Palliative Care Network
ICPCN is the global umbrella organisation for children’s palliative care. ICPCN is a network of individuals and organisations globally working to improve access to palliative care for the 21 million children worldwide who need it. ICPCN aim to achieve our mission by raising awareness of children’s palliative care, advocating for the global development of children’s palliative care, expanding the evidence-base and sharing expertise, skills and knowledge. ICPCN’s website includes resources for professionals
Marie Curie Palliative Care Knowledge Zone
The Marie Curie Palliative Care Knowledge Zone provides information that can help professioanls with providing the best possible care for people living with a terminal illness, and the people important to them. Information includes conditions specific information, care at the end of life, symptom management, recognising emergencies, planning and communication, caring for underserved or disadvantaged communities, and guidance and safeguarding