Services Database Palliative Care (Bury Area)
Service ID
60924
Description
The aim of the Service is to increase prompt access for patients who require specialist palliative care medicines and provide additional support to patients, carers and clinicians with advice and information.
The Service will be commissioned by the GMIC (Bury) for 1 year to provide the following:
• Agreement to stock a specific list of palliative care medicines to ensure prompt access and continuity of supply.
• Support service users, carer and clinicians providing them with up to date information and advice.
• Signposting to other sources of support and advice including the voluntary sector, where appropriate.
Location of service
Greater Manchester LPC
Commissioner
ICB
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
On demand availability of specialist drugs (palliative care)
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
Comments
This service is available in the Bury area only.
