About Patch
PATCH is the first charity specifically to support 24/7 specialist palliative care for patients in hospital.
News
Dundas Medal applications open for 2019
30 April, 2019
The next Dundas medal is currently open for applications. It is open to any individuals or teams, medical, nursing or paramedical staff working in the UK. Submissions will close on 26th June 2019.
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PATCH charity supports End of Life Care student project
11 March, 2019
The Chairman of the Scottish palliative care charity PATCH, Sir Michael Nairn, has visited Ninewells Hospital to meet with clinicians and final year medical students involved in an innovative communications programme.
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PATCH funds three palliative care courses for band 5 nurses in Glasgow hospitals
4 March, 2019
Following a successful first course in 2018, PATCH is funding two further nursing courses in 2019.
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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.
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The Board would like to thank everyone who has made PATCH possible.
Read moreWhat 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.
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Contact us by email or by post.
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