Covenant Health Palliative Institute

New data confirms what many Canadians already feel. Access to quality palliative care isn't guaranteed. And that needs to change.

A new Angus Reid Institute survey, that we co-sponsored with Cardus, found that 9-in-10 Canadians believe high-quality, accessible palliative care should be a right for all.

But fewer than 6-in-10 are confident they could access it if needed.

The numbers tell a clear story:

🔵1 in 5 who tried to access it found it difficult
🔵71% say access to in-home supports is a top priority
🔵4 in 5 Canadians would consider palliative care if seriously ill
🔵58% identify a shortage of palliative care beds as a major problem

As Dr. Leonie Herx, senior scientific director for the Covenant Palliative Institute has said:

"Canadians facing serious illness want access to palliative care and overwhelmingly agree it should be a right. To help make this a reality, palliative care needs to be recognized as an essential service in the Canada Health Act."

The data is clear. The public agrees.

Now it's time for policy to catch up.

We're proud to support this research and the call for palliative care to be recognized as an essential service for all Canadians.

Read the full survey findings: https://bit.ly/4cSfulw

We have a new date scheduled! 📅

Join us on April 29 at the Covenant Community Health Centre to learn what personal directives are, why they matter and how to get started.

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Paul Foisy, founder and principal lawyer at Foisy Law Offices, along with law student volunteers from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.

For attendees who are ready to complete their personal directive, a limited number of on-site appointments will be available during the workshop.

Save your spot and register today: https://bit.ly/4dGyy77 ✅