Help for seriously ill children: Rhineland-Palatinate strengthens hospice work!

Help for seriously ill children: Rhineland-Palatinate strengthens hospice work!

The responsible politicians in Rhineland-Palatinate set a strong sign for the support of seriously ill children and their families. Health Minister Clemens Hoch underlined the invaluable value of children's hospice work. Every year, around 50,000 young people and young adults live in Germany with incurable diseases. These affected families often face the challenge of putting their own needs back on for many years.

children's hospice not only offer medical care, but also a supportive environment in which families can recharge their batteries. This year, the state of Rhineland-Palatinate will provide funding of around 129,000 euros for children's hospice services in Landau and Mainz as well as for the Rhineland-Palatinate Hospice and Palliative Association. In addition, this association receives 300,000 euros to support the volunteer work, which forms a load -bearing pillar of the entire hospice movement.

support and support

The child and youth hospice work accompanies affected children not only in the final phase of life, but from the time of the diagnosis. Often these children and their families live with the challenges that a life -shortening disease brings. The hospice and palliative offers are essential to support families in dealing with losses, hopes and questions.

Inpatient accommodation in children's hospice is usually carried out for about four weeks a year. However, this time can be extended in crisis situations or in the end of life. Outpatient services, on the other hand, offer almost a year -round accompaniment and usually provide the families two companions.

extensive offers in Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate is characterized by a comprehensive network of hospice services. There are currently 42 outpatient hospice services as well as 31 palliative care stations and 29 specialized teams from outpatient palliative care. There are also 16 inpatient hospices in the region. There are ten other inpatient hospices in planning or under construction, while three new facilities were opened at the end of last year.

The charter for the care of seriously ill and dying people who signed Rhineland-Palatinate demands dignified dying taking into account the wishes of those affected. The different services are also supported by the German Hospice and Palliative Association. Among other things, this developed the quality index for child and youth hospice work (quink). This initiative aims to continuously check and further develop the quality of the offers.

Finally, the support through volunteering is essential. Get the possibility of families, support and support from committed volunteers, underlines the humanitarian dimension of hospice work.