POLICY: SPPC position paper end of life care in Scotland

The RCN response to the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC) consultation on a position paper for end of life care in Scotland

This response focused on the initial phase of the development of the SPPC position paper on a proposed strategic framework for palliative care in Scotland, and highlighted issues around the need for joined up care services, increased community capacity, training of staff, accessibility of services outwith core hours, inclusion of the care home sector in national landscape and public perception and understanding.

If you have any comments or would like to find out more information then please contact the RCN Scotland Policy team by emailing them at policyscotland@rcn.org.uk or by filling in the attached feedback form and sending it to Policy, RCN Scotland, 42 South Oswald Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2HH