Key Facts & Backgrounder
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BC Budget Consultation
This year, the BCHPCA collaborated with VIFOH, CCS – BC, CMHA – BC on this year’s budget committee submission; focussing on the need for funding support for bereavement care.
COVID-19 INFO
We have prepared a page with information concerning COVID-19. see more
ADVOCACY & NEWS
BCHPCA continues its effort with the Ministry of Health to advocate for support and access to hospice palliative care services in the province …more
RESOURCES & LINKS
Look here for a variety of documents and links about hospice palliative care and other topics of interest. …more
DIRECTORY OF MEMBERS
Browse our member and affiliate directory on an interactive map. …more
News & Announcements
Economic Club of Canada: Hospice and Palliative Care in Canada
Upcoming Event January 24, 2024 HCABC Secretariat and BC Hospice Palliative Care Association ED, Pablita Thomas will be a Panelist at the upcoming event, Economic Club of Canada; Hospice and Palliative Care in Canada on January 24, 2024, held at the Sheraton Center...
HCABC Report Back – Summary Report 2023
On October 6, 2023, the Hospice Care Alliance of British Columbia (HCABC) held its second Roundtable meeting at the Vancouver Marriott Airport Hotel. The event, facilitated by Pabilta Thomas, Executive Director of BCHPCA and Secretariat of the Alliance, was attended...
The Framework on Palliative Care in Canada – Five Years Later
Health Canada has published a progress report on its “Framework on Palliative Care in Canada” detailing the progress in palliative care since the adoption of the 2017 framework. This framework, mandated by the Government of Canada, focuses on improving palliative care...
National Grief & Bereavement Day 2023
Grieving is a universal experience. The grief experienced throughout many BC communities, nationally and worldwide, is significant. This year, the CHPCA reminds everyone through the National Grief and Bereavement Day to Reach Out! This day serves as a reminder that...
Grief And Bereavement Support In BC: A Collaborative Improvement Action Plan
The Action Plan: A Product of Insights from 33 Experts, 32 Organizations, and Two Public Partners at the 2022 Provincial Bereavement Roundtable. The groundbreaking report maps how British Columbians experience grief, and where they turn for support, and presents...
Winter Webinar Series 2023 – Registration Open
Register today and mark your calendars for December 4, 5, 7, and 8th, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM PDT, for an enlightening series of webinars focusing on ‘Dementia Care for Clients and Families – A Palliative Approach’. This initiative is part of the BCHPCA’s annual endeavor to host two informative Lunch and Learn Series, aimed at broadening the horizons of both its members and the wider community.
Analyzing Hospice Palliative Care Across Canada
Many people in Canada experience challenges in accessing palliative care when and where they need it early enough in their illness trajectory to get the support they need. These challenges have been further exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19...
Hospice Education Days 2023 – Register Today
Registration is now open for Hospice Education Days 2023. This two-day event in Parksville, BC will also offer an online option. Click to learn more and to register today to secure your place!
Media Release – Funding for BCHPCA Announced
Funding for the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association announced The BC Ministry of Health has provided the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) a grant of $140,000 to support the ongoing delivery of high quality palliative care by British Columbia hospice...