The new Electronic Palliative Care Co-ordination System (EPaCCS) was developed to ensure the care of people in their final year of life is coordinated and the individuals wishes are maintained. A series of training tools have been developed to ensure staff understand how to use this system, including both written and video guidance for different levels of staff.

Advance Care Planning is a shared decision-making conversation with a person regarding what matters to them about their future care and treatment whilst they have the capacity to make plans and decisions. If the person agrees, their preferences should be recorded and shared with their GP and those health and social care organisations who might be involved in supporting the person in the future.

Advance Care Planning Resources :: West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership (wypartnership.co.uk)

This guide is a resource pack designed for patients, families and professionals to help them to have conversations about their future wishes for care and to record these in the form of an advance care plan. It will help people to have what can be quite difficult conversations in a supportive and compassionate way.

My Future Wishes – A Guide to Advance Care Planning :: West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership (wypartnership.co.uk)

The ReSPECT process creates personalised recommendations for a person’s clinical care and treatment in a future emergency in which they are unable to make or express choices.

These recommendations are created through conversations between a person, their families, and their health and care professionals to understand what matters to them and what is realistic in terms of their care and treatment.

ReSPECT :: West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership (wypartnership.co.uk)

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Palliative Care page provides information on services for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The care focuses on managing symptoms, providing comfort, and improving quality of life for patients and their families. Services include pain management, emotional support, and end-of-life care, delivered in various settings like hospitals, homes, and hospices. The page also offers referral information for healthcare professionals and resources for families.

Palliative Care | Mid Yorks

The Age UK Services webpage outlines support available for older adults, including advice on care, benefits, and legal matters. It offers help with health and well-being, social activities, and tailored support like befriending services. Users can explore free resources, community programs, and find local Age UK centres. The site promotes independent living while addressing loneliness and financial challenges.

Age UK services for the elderly | Age UK

The Macmillan Cancer Support website provides resources for those affected by cancer, including emotional, financial, and medical support. It offers information about cancer types, treatments, and coping strategies. Users can access an online community, donate, volunteer, or participate in fundraising events. The site also highlights advocacy efforts and services for healthcare professionals. A dedicated support line and online chat offer confidential help.

Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK’s leading cancer care charity

The Wakefield Hospice referral page outlines how healthcare professionals, patients, and families can make referrals for hospice services. This includes inpatient care, day therapy, and dementia day care. Referrals can be made over the phone, and the hospice supports data confidentiality and secure communication with other healthcare providers. It also offers the opportunity for patients to access and amend their health records, in accordance with legal rights.

Wakefield Hospice Referral Page.

The Prince of Wales Hospice provides a range of services including incare for terminally ill patients, lymphoedema care, and bereavement support. Referrals can be made by healthcare professionals such as GPs, nurses, and hospital doctors. They also offer facility tours for patients or carers prior to admission. Referrals are reviewed daily for incare, and urgent cases are considered individually. Bereavement services are available for those connected to the hospice.

Prince of Wales Hospice Referrals.

Going through bereavement is a difficult time for those experiencing it, particularly after someone who was important to them has died. A bereaved person may experience shock, anger, depression, hopelessness and isolation, at different stages of their grieving.

Bereavement Resources :: West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership (wypartnership.co.uk)

The Carers UK website offers support for individuals whose caring responsibilities have changed or ended. It provides guidance on coping with bereavement, deciding on residential care, planning for end-of-life care, and transitioning to life after caring. The site aims to help carers navigate these significant changes by offering practical advice and emotional support.

Carers UK – When Caring Ends or Changes.

The “Being There” section of the Marie Curie website offers practical and emotional support for those caring for someone with a terminal illness. It provides advice on managing the emotional aspects of caregiving, preparing for end-of-life care, and accessing community services. The page also offers guidance on how to support someone who is dying, covering topics like communication, companionship, and helping loved ones feel more comfortable.

Marie Curie – Being There.