On this page, you will information that is useful to you as a healthcare professional.
For general palliative and end of life care information, please see the south east London Palliative and End of Life Care web pages.
The following is a list of useful resources for professionals that relate to palliative and end of life care.
South east London Palliative and End of Life Care web pages
These pages include a range of information such as palliative care available across South East London, Advance Care Planning guidance, details of pharmacies stocking palliative care medications and a glossary of common palliative care terms.
How to make a referral to a local hospice
- Community Hospice, serving Greenwich and Bexley: Making a referral | Community Hospice
- St Christopher’s Hospice, servicing Bromley, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark: How to refer – St Christopher’s Hospice
Online training
A range of short, ‘On Demand’ palliative and end of life care modules that are free to all South East London professionals: On demand modules – St Christopher’s Hospice
Universal Care Plan
Advice and guidance for professionals, including handy training videos: Universal Care Plan
Guidance on the early identification of patients nearing end of life
The following organisations have a range of palliative care online materials aimed at professionals
- Marie Curie: Palliative Care Knowledge Zone | For professionals | Marie Curie
- St Christopher’s Hospice: Resources for GPs and professionals – St Christopher’s Hospice
- Age UK: End of life for professionals | Age UK. This includes a video link for those with visual impairment or unable to read
Palliative care will be part of a neighbourhood health service model. Read more about Introducing Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in South East London.
