{"id":1635,"date":"2019-02-20T09:05:10","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T09:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2019-02-20T09:05:10","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T09:05:10","slug":"providing-more-choice-in-palliative-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2019\/02\/20\/providing-more-choice-in-palliative-care\/","title":{"rendered":"PROVIDING MORE CHOICE IN PALLIATIVE CARE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of families with loved ones with a life-limiting illness will receive more choice about the help they need from an additional 100 palliative care nurses at refurbished facilities under the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government.
\nPremier Gladys Berejiklian said the $45 million palliative care investment was made possible by the strong economic management of the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government.
\n\u201cWe are doing everything we can to ensure patients and their loved ones have access to the best quality palliative care at the best possible care facilities,\u201d Ms Berejiklian said.
\n\u201cThe NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is committed to ensuring people who are suffering a life-limiting illness, and their families, have the choices, support and care they need.\u201d
\nThe investment is on top of a $100 million package for palliative care that was announced as part the 2017-18 Budget, which is already delivering more palliative care nurses and community-based palliative care services. \u00a0 The additional 100 palliative care nurses will work in hospitals, palliative care facilities, and in communities and homes to ensure patients can access the care they need, in the setting they choose.
\nMs Berejiklian made the commitment at Mt Druitt Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District that will receive eight new palliative care nurses.
\nDeputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said 64 of the 100 palliative care nurses would be assigned to regional and rural NSW.
\nMr Barilaro made the commitment at Coffs Harbour Hospital, part of the Mid North Coast Local Health District that will receive five new palliative care nurses.
\n\u201cWe are doing everything we can to ensure patients and their loved ones have access to the best quality palliative care in the best possible facilities no matter where they live,\u201d Mr Barilaro said.
\nHealth Minister Brad Hazzard said the commitment also includes $10 million for improvements to existing palliative care facilities across the State.
\n\u201cThe emotional and financial challenges for patients and their carers are considerable so we will continue to do all we can to help people through this challenging time,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
\nThe $45 million boost to palliative care funding will:<\/p>\n