Mainstream models of palliative care often fail to consider the unique challenges and barriers that people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing face. This can make it harder for them to access this type of care when they need it most. Improving equity in access to palliative approaches to care can:
Applications for the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care collaborative are currently being reviewed. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of November 2022. For more information about the review process or your application, please contact IEAPC-AEASP@hec-esc.ca. We look forward to sharing more information on the successful applicants and their work in the coming months.
Communities participating in the first cohort of the program will: