A Health Neighbourhood, also known as a Patient-Centred Health Neighbourhood (PCHN), is a collaborative concept that builds awareness to help pharmacists integrate into their local healthcare community and multidisciplinary teams. In palliative care, this approach aims to increase collaboration and to support holistic, patient-centred care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. It ensures seamless, high-quality care that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life, particularly during transitions of care between hospital, hospice, residential care and home settings.
By mapping, understanding and engaging with their local Health Neighbourhood for palliative care, pharmacists can expand their contributions and leverage the broader healthcare ecosystem. This extends beyond clinical settings to include social, emotional, and practical support services. A well-coordinated, patient-centred model improves timely access to essential care and medicines, supports smooth transitions of care, and enhances quality of life for both patients and caregivers.
Join this insightful session where leading experts will discuss:
✅ Understanding how your Health Neighbourhood works and how to map it
✅ What critical roles pharmacists play within Health Neighbourhoods for palliative care
✅ How and why to connect with your Health Neighbourhood to optimise patient care
✅ Utilise available resources
Learning objectives
- Identify key stakeholders in the Health Neighbourhood for palliative care
- Recognise the roles of healthcare providers, community organisations, and support services involved in palliative care.
- Develop strategies to proactively engage with healthcare teams and caregivers to enhance local palliative care
Competency standards (2016): 1.1, 1.6, 2.1, 3.1, 3.6
