New report released Advancing Equity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

We’re pleased to share a new publication from the BC Centre for Palliative Care!

This report distills key insights from a three-part Knowledge Exchange Series held in Spring 2025 that brought together people with lived experience, community organizations, clinicians, researchers, and system leaders across British Columbia.

The report is supplemented with 12 population-specific chapters!

Read the report

Why it matters

While equity in palliative and end-of-life care is gaining attention, many communities continue to face significant barriers to access. This Knowledge Exchange Series explored how health system services and community supports can work together to better meet the needs of underserved populations—highlighting both persistent gaps and promising paths forward.

Why this report stands out

Grounded in research, expert knowledge, and lived experience, this report offers an in-depth, cross-sector look at what’s shaping equitable access to palliative care in BC and what can be done next.

What you’ll find

High-level findings across underserved populations capturing challenges, opportunities, and lived experience perspectives
Reflections to inform practice, collaboration, and future research
12 population-specific chapters!

Acknowledgements

Developed in collaboration with the BC Palliative Care Research Collaborative, with guidance from a diverse planning committee and funding from UBC’s Health After 2020 Program.

Help us share this report widely.

Together we can raise awareness, strengthen collaboration, and inspire action.

Comments

Trish Fleming February 25, 2026 at 7:11 pm

Hi there – I would very much like to read this report but cannot seem to access it – am receiving an ‘access denied’ message. Please advise how I can access?
Many thanks for your help

Karen Jacobs-Grant March 26, 2026 at 8:34 pm

Kia ora,

I work at Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington, New Zealand as Director of Health Equity. I would like to read the summary report from BC Centre for Palliative Care, however I have received a message.”Access denied.’

please advise
Ngā mihi nui
Karen Jacobs-Grant