About Patch
PATCH is the first charity specifically to support 24/7 specialist palliative care for patients in hospital.
News
Donald MacNaughton wins the PATCH trophy at the Turriff Show
25 November, 2022
The PATCH trophy, sculpted by Lady Sally Nairn was presented at the Turriff Show on 1st August 2022.
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Spreading the wings of generosity as Edinburgh’s Dragonfly Agency sponsors charity cards for fifth year
5 July, 2022
Edinburgh marketing agency helps to raise £11,000 for Scottish palliative care charity PATCH.
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PATCH encourages communities to get talking as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week
4 May, 2022
PATCH is this week supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week (2-6 May), as part of a national campaign to open up conversations around death and dying, how and where we die, and what care and support we have in place.
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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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