RESOURCES

Find palliative care and support near you

If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness it is important to know that accessing palliative care does not mean ‘giving up, and that palliative care is not just available for patients but for their support teams too.  It is a comprehensive form of care (that encompasses physical, psychological, social and spiritual support) that is ideally provided to by an inter-disciplinary team of specialists who support both the patient and their loved ones. The care often extends to the provision of bereavement and grief support, as per the diagram below.

Visit our page on common misconceptions about palliative care and to find a hospice or palliative care centre (https://apcc.org.za/find-a-palliative-care-centre/) to learn more.

To find a health practitioner who offers palliative care go to: https://palprac.org/palliative-care/find-a-provider/

In addition to The Association of Palliative Care Centres and The Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa, here is a list of local organisations that provide support at the end-of-life:

• Cancer Care & Support (CANSA): https://cansa.org.za/cansas-care-support/

• Dementia Support Groups (Dementia SA): https://dementiasa.org/virtual-help-and-support/

• Love Legacy Dignity Live By Design: Finish Strong Courses & Resources: https://lovelegacydignity.com/

• Lymphoedema Support (LOASA): https://www.laosa.co.za/patients-corner/

• Motor Neurone Disease Association of South Africa(MND SA): https://mndasouthafrica.org/resources/

• Palliative Care for Children South Africa (PATCH) - https://patchsa.org/

• Soul Carers Network/ End of Life Companions: https://www.soulcarersnetwork.co.za/

For additional palliative care resources visit Resources for Patients, Families and Medical Professionals