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      • WHAT WE DO
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      • WHAT'S PLANNED
      • OUR BLOG
      • RESOURCES
      • REACH OUT

    Registered Charity #35378

      • HOME
      • WHAT WE DO
      • WHO WE ARE
      • SOUNDBITE
      • WHAT'S PLANNED
      • OUR BLOG
      • RESOURCES
      • REACH OUT
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        • HOME
        • WHAT WE DO
        • WHO WE ARE
        • SOUNDBITE
        • WHAT'S PLANNED
        • OUR BLOG
        • RESOURCES
        • REACH OUT
      • Barbados Association of

        Palliative Care

        With you for the journey.

        Soundbite!
      • What We Do

        More than just hospice...

        Mission: Quality Palliative Care

        Patients + Loved ones + Caregivers

        We are a registered charitable organisation on the island of Barbados, providing quality palliative care to persons regardless of age, ethnicity, social standing, religious or spiritual beliefs.

        Mission: Advocacy & Lobbying

        Patients + Caregivers + Community

        Advocating on behalf of patients who are suffering from life-limiting illness or who have end-of-life needs, as well as networking with other organisations on behalf of these patients and their relatives.

        Mission: Education

        Caregivers + Community + EVERYONE

        Reaching as many persons as possible to educate on the importance of good palliative care, training individuals on various aspects of palliative care and filling knowledge gaps within the community as a whole.

      • Who We Are

        Connecting you to the people who care the most.

        Ms. Deiann Sobers, BSS

        President / Grief Counselor

        Deiann is a God-send to Palliative Care in Barbados. As an experienced bereavement counselor, she saw a need for palliative care services across Barbados, and works tirelessly to see that realised. As well as being very dedicated to the cause, she also demonstrates immense compassion, care and support to all clients and their loved ones.

        Mrs. Barbara Murray-Spooner, RN

        Vice President / Nursing

        Barbara is a retired registered nurse/midwife, of many years experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the execution of the Association's tasks. She is passionate about delivering high standards of nursing care, and works closely with our community nurses to ensure that these standards are met.

        Dr. Winston Batson

        Medical Director

        Dr. Batson is an internist and palliative care physician, exhibiting remarkable clinical acumen and excellent bedside manner. He has the gift of making patients and their loved ones feel heard, comforted and reassured. Dr. Batson firmly believes in continuing one's education, and he regularly attends local and international conferences to enhance his skill set.

        Dr. G. Lesley Reece

        Asst. Medical Director / Education

        "Dr. Lesley," as she is affectionately known, is a general practice and palliative care physician, providing medical care of the highest quality to patients, regardless of their age, stage or station in life. Her philosophy is that everyone matters, and because of this, her patients and their families can expect to benefit from her calm demeanour, thorough approach and genuine displays of compassion.

      • Take a listen...!

        A featured interview, podcast episode or other soundbites about Palliative Care!

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      • What's Planned

        We hope you can join us!

        Hospice & Palliative Care Access for Barbados: Don't Leave Those Suffering Behind

        Come join us, and our dynamic speakers from Canada, via Zoom, as we commemorate

        World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2022. We aim to:

        • Sensitize the Barbadian public to the benefits of hospice and palliative care
        • Share future plans for a free-standing hospice and palliative care facility in Barbados
        • Support the ongoing efforts of the WHPCA in making hospice and palliative care universal
        • Provide an update on progress toward establishing hospice and palliative care as a human right.
        We will be joined by Dr. Andre M. Levesque, and Dr. Robert Boyko, both physicians of Palliative Medicine in Canada, who have agreed to share their knowledge, insight and expertise!
         
        Email us here to register now! Registration is free. CME points will be awarded.
      • The Blog

        Find advice. Read our testimonials.

        What's the Plan?
        October 12, 2020
        "Your one wild and precious life." How many of us can consider our lives wild? Not "wild" in the...
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        10 Tips for Taking Meals to Friends with Cancer
        February 10, 2020 · Advice
        At Cook For Your Life, it's our mission to give those touched by cancer the practical knowledge,...
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        Advice for Patients
        January 30, 2020 · Advice
        Dear Patient,  The Barbados Palliative Care Association is here to help you in whatever way we...
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      • Helpful Resources

        Partnerships. Affiliates. Education.

        Fact Sheets

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        • Palliative Care: Quick Info!
        • BAPC: A Quick Guide 

        Educational Opportunities

        • 23rd Int'l Congress on Palliative Care
        • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

        Local & Regional Partners

        • Caribbean Palliative Care Association
        • The Barbados Cancer Society
        • Cancer Support Services (B'dos)
        • Healthy Caribbean Coalition
        • Heart & Stroke Foundation
        • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

        International Affiliates

        • Int'l Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
        • Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance
        • Palliative Care McGill
      • You + Social Media = Social Impact

        You can be a part of this. Let's talk!

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        (246)234-9196

        (246)418-6915

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      246-234-9196

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