Respite services for children with life-limiting conditions and their families; A needs assessment for HSE Dublin/Mid-Leinster and HSE Dublin/North-East

摘要

This needs assessment has been completed to assist with the implementation of the Government’s recently published policy document, Palliative Care for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions – a National Policy (Department of Health & Children, 2010), and in particular, that document’s recommendation that a comprehensive children’s palliative care service needs to operate within a cooperative model, with close liaison between all stakeholders and relevant service providers. Another key recommendation is the establishment of a National Development Committee for Children’s Palliative Care. It is envisaged that the development and monitoring of an implementation plan to carry the findings of this needs assessment forward will be led by this committee.