Highlights from A Palliative Care Journey: our first National Children’s Palliative Care Conference
Where are we going? National priorities and what the future will look like for children’s palliative care – Hilary Cass
Are we nearly there yet? Anticipatory grief: the impact starts from diagnosis
Parallel planning just the ticket! When is the right time to refer to palliative care teams – Lisa Kauffmann
Travelling towards an uncertain future Impact of having a child with a life limiting condition on family life – Sarah O’Sullivan and Karen Robinson
The bumps in the road – Barriers to timely discharge – Panel discussion chaired by Lynda Brook
Outcomes of Play Inquiry and Play in Palliative Care – Anne Chessbrough and Lynn Grayson
Accessing and finding quality family information – Karen Robinson
Using simulation in palliative care education and training for parents and professionals – Anton Mayer, Lesley Fellows and Michaela Barnard
Breaking down social cultural and religious barriers to access palliative care – Naved Siddiq and Katrina McNamara
A useful map? – Advance Care Planning and Advance Care Plans; pitfalls and progress – Lynda Brook
The final stretch How can we ensure appropriate, safe, flexible and sustainable support for children with palliative care needs 24/7? – Panel discussion chaired by Lisa Kauffmann
Providing 24/7 palliative care support: the Merseyside and Cheshire Children’s End of Life Project – Helen Dunning, Lesley Fellows, Jan Sutherland Oakes