BCHPCA COVID–19 Hospice Impact Report

BCHPCA COVID–19 Hospice Impact Report

The British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) has launched its COVID–19 Hospice Impact Report on May 29, 2020, to provide a snapshot look into the impacts that hospices have been undergoing since the pandemic. This report is to highlight the three...
“Saying Goodbye” BCHPCA Press Release

“Saying Goodbye” BCHPCA Press Release

The extreme restrictions on end-of-life visitations across Canada and British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen families and clients dying alone. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the CHPCA Champion’s Council and now the BCHPCA...
Re: Discussing Hospice Palliative Care in BC

Re: Discussing Hospice Palliative Care in BC

The British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) is writing to you today to invite you to begin the conversation of hospice palliative care as a priority in the palliative care community and an aid during COVID-19.With the passing of Bill C-14 an...
$350M fund announced for charities hurt by COVID-19

$350M fund announced for charities hurt by COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to provide $350 million to Canada’s charities sector which have seen a severe drop in donations since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, with donors hurting financially themselves and the charities unable...
BCHPCA Covid-19 Hospice Society’s Support Fund

BCHPCA Covid-19 Hospice Society’s Support Fund

As COVID -19 becomes the norm in current days, there are significant challenges that hospices have been facing in delivering care to those nearing end of life and the community. This fund will help the BCHPCA in providing support systems for hospices in BC around the...
Advance Care Planning Day 2020

Advance Care Planning Day 2020

A Life Well Lived is a Life Well Planned Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. It is a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let your substitute decision maker know what kind of health and personal care you would want...
Let’s bust the myths about Hospice Palliative Care!

Let’s bust the myths about Hospice Palliative Care!

Let’s bust the myths about Hospice Palliative Care! May 4th –10th, 2020 observes the twentieth annual Hospice Palliative Care Week. It is time to celebrate and share the achievements of Hospice Palliative Care throughout the nation. This year, the Canadian Hospice...
Response to Delta Hospice Society’s Loss of Funding

Response to Delta Hospice Society’s Loss of Funding

The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association, a not-for-profit membership organization, which represents individuals and organizations committed to promoting and delivering hospice/palliative care to British Columbians since 1986, is deeply saddened by the recent...
Re: Discussing Hospice Palliative Care in BC

Response to Delta Hospice Society’s Loss of Funding

Statement Title: Response to Delta Hospice Society’s Loss of FundingApproved by Board of Directors: February 28, 2020Vancouver – Friday, February 28, 2020 2:45 PM The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association, a not-for-profit membership organization, which...