Oxford Health colleagues discuss palliative care

Last week, colleagues from Oxford Health’s Palliative Care team featured in a special series on BBC Radio Oxford, exploring the important role that palliative care plays in supporting people, families and carers.

The week-long programme aired daily at 12:10pm and encouraged open conversations about planning ahead, caring for loved ones, and accessing support when it is needed most.

Throughout the series, healthcare professionals shared their expertise helping listeners better understand palliative care and the benefits of Advance Care Planning. The discussions highlighted how planning ahead can help ensure that care reflects a person’s wishes, while also providing reassurance and support for families and carers.

Advance Care Planning offers an opportunity for people to talk about what matters most to them with healthcare professionals, family members, carers and community support networks. These conversations can help people feel more informed and prepared when making decisions about future care.

If you missed the series, you could now listen back at a time that suits you and hear from healthcare professionals, as they discuss the importance of planning ahead and accessing the right support.

Listen to each episode below

Planning

Starting the conversation about future care, including advance care planning and practical steps to help people get started.

Broadcast Monday 7 September

Signs of Dying

Understanding the signs that someone may be deteriorating, including reduced appetite, weight loss, declining mobility and repeated hospital admissions.