PATCH | Supporting palliative care in Scotland

I woke up with no pain. The last time I had no pain was 4 months ago.

— PATCH patient

PATCH is committed to supporting hospital specialist palliative care

About Patch

PATCH is the first charity specifically to support 24/7 specialist palliative care for patients in hospital.

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News

Unscheduled care attendance by people with advanced cancer is significantly greater than previously estimated

10 December, 2019

A new paper studies the use of any NHS unscheduled care for people with advanced cancer, where previous papers have only focused on A&E. Initial funding for this research was provided by PATCH.

Stuck for present ideas? PATCH has an answer

8 December, 2019

Available to buy: PATCH note cards and Christmas Cards.

Driving to improve palliative care

9 October, 2019

Seven four-ball golf teams played in a Texas Scramble on Friday 6th September to raise money for the charity PATCH.

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The size of the problem

Many patients in hospital who have pain or complex symptoms do not have access to a palliative care specialist. PATCH is committed to changing this.

Our people

The Board would like to thank everyone who has made PATCH possible.

What is PATCH?

Patch is the first charity specifically to support 24/7 specialist palliative care for patients in Scottish hospitals. We will do this by funding hospitals to provide resources such as dedicated beds, staff, advisory services and research.