The South Shore Hospice Palliative Care Society
Registered Name: The South Shore Hospice/Palliative Care Society
Business No: 779837673RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
The SSHPCS promotes compassionate, accessible end of life care through education, advocacy and provision of resources.
Our Vision
Compassionate end of life care in an environment of choice.
Our Mission
South Shore Hospice Palliative Care Society promotes compassionate, accessible end of life care through partnerships, education, advocacy, and the provision of resources (in Lunenburg and Queens counties).
About Us
Through the generosity of our donors and in partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Authority Palliative Care team, we support and promote compassionate care for individuals and their loved ones who are living with a life-threatening illness.
Through donor support, we:
- Promote the enhancement of community and staff knowledge related to current palliative care practice and services.
- Promote the expansion of existing palliative care services.
- Support the individual needs of palliative care patients and their families.
- Promote and support the creation of designated acute palliative care beds in South Shore Regional, Fishermen’s and Queens General Hospitals.
- Promote and support the establishment of a free-standing Hospice.