Palliative care for children & young people
Children’s palliative care is about promoting the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and their family. People who work in Children’s palliative care provide expert support to children and young people who are likely to have short lives.
There are a wide range of roles available in this rewarding sector, these include:
Clinical roles
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Therapeutic roles
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Family support roles
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Leadership & education
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Non‑clinical roles
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To support people who are interested in working in Childrens Palliative care, or are already working in this area we have the following education (all info in email)
We have two hospices in Lancashire and South Cumbria who support children, young people and their families:
Derian House Childrens Hospice – Caring for babies, children and young people
