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

First Chairman of PATCH retires

24 March, 2021

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

Marathon effort for PATCH from trainee doctors

4 November, 2020

The students made their mark in the marathon running, and chose a route which spelled out ‘PATCH’ across the city, raising £200.

Dying Matters Awareness Week

14 May, 2020

This week is Dying Matters Awareness week, running from 11th to the 17th of May. This year’s theme is “Dying to be Heard”.

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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.