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Association of Children's Hospices - UK
The Association of Children's Hospices brings together over 40 voluntary sector organisations in Great Britain dedicated to the care of children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
The Fund is creating a living memorial to the Princess, taking its inspiration from her global humanitarian work. We help people to change their lives for the better, by giving grants to charities in the UK and around the world, championing causes and raising new money to support this work
Help the Hospices - UK
Help the Hospices is the national charity for the hospice movement. Hospices give unparallelled care to people who are facing the end of life - and to those who love them
Hospice Information - UK
Hospice information is a joint venture between St. Christopher's Hospice and Help the Hospices. It brings together the experience and established reputation for high quality of the Hospice Information Service at St. Christopher's and the national remit and innovative information developments of Help the Hospices.
International Observatory on End of Life Care
www.eolc-observatory.net/global_analysis
Contains public health and policy data relating to hospice and palliative care services. This is complemented by material drawn from the social and cultural analysis of end of life issues, including ethnographic, historical and ethical perspectives.
Irish Association for Palliative Care
The Irish Association for Palliative Care (IAPC) was established in 1993. It is an all-Ireland body that aims to promote all aspects of palliative care. The IAPC welcomes membership from individuals involved in the provision of, or working in support of palliative care services.
National Council for Hospice and Palliative Care - UK
Council is the umbrella and representative body for hospice and palliative care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is an independent body with charitable status, which was set up in 1991 to promote the extension and improvement of palliative care services
Network of Professional Associations
www.helpthehospices.org.uk/NPA
Aims to bring together representatives from all existing and new professional associations and special interest groups working within or adjacent to hospice and palliative care.
Rosetta Life - UK
An artist led organisation enabling people with life threatening illnesses and their families explore their experiences through various media.