Tribute paid to 'exemplary' work of palliative care service in Lanarkshire

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Health and care leaders have paid tribute to the impact that palliative care services are making in Lanarkshire communities - and people’s own homes.

An "exemplary" partnership approach has come into sharp focus as a wider conversation is opened with the public on the future of care delivered to those living with, and dying from, any advanced, progressive or incurable condition.As Lanarkshire’s palliative care strategy is revised, Claire Rae, head of health and social care for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, explained why the current dialogue about a difficult issue is crucially important.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She told Lanarkshire Live : “We recognise that when the time comes, and where clinically possible, most people want to be in familiar surroundings in the company of their loved ones. “We know from feedback received by our community teams, who are delivering palliative care in people’s homes, that the expertise and compassion that allows that to happen is hugely valued.“The phenomenal support hospices in Lanarkshire provide is also greatly recognised and valued by our communities.“Revising our palliative care strategy is about ensuring we continue and build on these standards in a sustainable manner that keeps the person at the centre of everything we do.”P