National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day is Thursday October 10th.

"National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day raises awareness about the importance of children’s hospice palliative care and how it improves the quality of living and dying for children with serious illnesses and their families. The campaign is co-hosted by CHPCA and the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children (CNPCC), every year on the second Thursday of October." Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association CHPCA

"Every child and teen deserves a full, happy life filled with love. How can we make sure that happens for children with a serious illness? That’s where children’s hospice palliative care teams come in. The focus of Pediatric Palliative Care is on improving the quality of life of the child and their family. That means support for:

• Symptom management

• Emotional and spiritual needs

• Building connections with other children and families on similar journeys

• Making memories and finding joy as a family

• And so much more!

Pediatric Palliative Care teams are there to lighten the load, to walk alongside families on this journey, and to give them the support and resources they need so they can focus on the little joys and precious moments together.

This day is a call to action. It’s time to recognize that children’s hospice palliative care is not just a specialty. It is a shared responsibility across healthcare and communities to help children and families Make Every Day Count.” Source: CHPCA

To learn more, visit National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day. Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) 

Today is National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day in Canada

October 12th, 2023 marks National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day in Canada. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of pediatric hospice palliative care and improve the quality of living and dying for infants, children and youth with life-threatening conditions and their families. National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day is held on the second Thursday of October annually.

In the delicate tapestry of a child’s life, every thread counts. National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day celebrates the art of “Weaving the Fabric of Care,” applauding the dedication, compassion, and advocacy of those caring for children with serious illnesses.

This day is a call to action, a chance to embrace the essential threads of care that comfort and support families navigating a child’s serious illness when they need it most. It’s about recognizing that children’s hospice palliative care is not just a specialty; it’s a shared responsibility across healthcare and communities.

We invite you to join this heartfelt movement. It’s a journey of awareness, empowerment, and care. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of youth and their loved ones through a holistic and family-centered approach to care.

Become an advocate – for each child, for every family. Discover the world of children’s hospice palliative care and equip yourself with the knowledge to identify those who would benefit most from its supportive embrace. You can be the voice that echoes through the corridors of healthcare, championing this approach to care, and the professionals of all stripes that provide it.

“Weaving the Fabric of Care” is not just a slogan; it’s a promise. A promise that anyone can integrate a palliative approach into every facet of their care. A promise that we can improve the quality of life of a seriously ill child and their family together through this approach, whether you are a nurse, allied health professional, social worker, or even a volunteer.

Let us unite our hearts, weave our stories, and together, create a quilt of care that enfolds every child in warmth, comfort, and dignity. Join us on this journey, as we weave the fabric of care, one thread at a time.

Source: The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
For more information, please visit The Canadian Network Of Palliative Care For Children