With Palin ‘death panels’ debunked, Congress pushes end of life planning
US – Forbes
The politics of end of life care are beginning to disappear in Washington six years after Tea Party darling Sarah Palin injected false claims that Congressional health reform legislation included “death panels.”
Strong interest in end of life choices inquiry
Australia – Parliament of Victoria
More than 100 submissions have been received so far for the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into end of life choices. The inquiry is being conducted by the Legal and Social Issues Committee, which has invited submissions addressing the terms of reference by 31 July 2015.
Solihull patients to receive treatment at home in final months of life as part of new pilot scheme
UK – Solihull Observer
Cancer patients across the borough will be able to receive medical treatments usually only delivered in hospital or a hospice at home as part of a groundbreaking project to improve end of life care.
Highland hospice unit £1.3million short of completion
UK – Press and Journal
The construction of a new inpatient unit at the Highland Hospice in Inverness has begun – but with £1.3million still needed to fund the completion of the ambitious project.
Minister to be canvassed onsite for funding for new Galway Hospice at Merlin Park
Ireland – Galway Advertiser
Health Minister Leo Varadkar is to be canvassed on site next week for a commitment to provide funding for the promised new state of the art Galway Hospice facility at Merlin Park.
What happens to my late husband’s digital life now he’s gone?
UK – The Guardian
Since her husband, Iain, died seven months ago, Caroline Twigg has had to face an unexpected problem – what to do with his online legacy.
Rural community fundraising to save hospice
ehospice Canada
A small service club with big ideas wants to build a hospice in its rural community.
Care pyramid a source of support for bereaved children
ehospice Ireland
The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) has developed a Bereavement Care Pyramid, a resource for those concerned with identifying and responding to the needs of a child who is bereaved.
From portable screens to curtains: Patients can now enjoy privacy
ehospice South Africa
Since opening its doors in 2006 Boland Hospice has been proudly serving the community of Breede Valley in the Cape Winelands District of the Western Cape.
Rehabilitative approach to palliative care a must for hospices
ehospice UK
Hospices are being called upon to embed the practices and culture of rehabilitative palliative care more prominently in their services.
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