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

Welcome to our new Chairwoman

29 April, 2021

The PATCH Board is delighted to welcome Catriona Miller, a partner in Thorntons Law.

Donald MacNaughton’s abiding memory is winning the charity show at Balnabroich in 2017 for PATCH

28 April, 2021

Donald MacNaughton fondly recalls winning the PATCH trophy with his Highlander cow Skye 4th of Rannoch.

First Chairman of PATCH retires

24 March, 2021

Sir Michael Nairn retires as PATCH’s chairman after seven years of outstanding leadership and growth.

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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.