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All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) is calling on people in
Northern Ireland to become more informed about palliative care and its benefits as
part of Palliative Care Week. Now in its eighth year, Palliative Care Week takes
place from 12 to 18 September.
Palliative Care Week 2021 aims to raise awareness across the island of Ireland
about the difference palliative care can make to people's quality of life.
This year's theme is 'Palliative Care: It's more than you think.' It reflects AIIHPC's
commitment to raising awareness of the positive impact that palliative care has on
the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses and their families; allowing them to live
their lives as fully as they can.
It also recognises the role of health and social care professionals in providing
palliative care support to people across the island of Ireland.
Karen Charnley, AIIHPC Director, said;
"Palliative care is more than some people realise. Often people think that palliative
care is only available at the end of life, but palliative care can benefit people at all
stages of illness and people of all ages.
"Throughout most people's lives they will know someone who needs palliative care
- often a family member. So, this year for Palliative Care Week we want as many
people as possible in to be better informed about all aspects of palliative care and
its benefits."
"It is important that people talk to their health or social care professional and
communicate their concerns and ask questions about palliative care and how it
could help them or someone important to them,"
To find out more about Palliative Care Week
Visit Palliative Care Week 2021 - The Palliative Hub
People across Northern Ireland are
encouraged to know more about palliative care
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Kurt Lewin