Communities of Practice

ECHO Networks create Communities of Practice, where people who are passionate about providing skilled palliative and end of life care meet regularly to learn how to do it better.

At these virtual meetings we share knowledge and support each other in the experience of caring for people and their families in the last stages of their lives.

Wider Access to Palliative Care

People need skilled palliative care wherever they live. However, there is a lack of people with palliative and end of life care knowledge and skills to support everyone who needs care. The ECHO model allows the Hospice to support health and social care professionals in all community settings.

This is vital as more people will need skilled care at the end of their lives due to complex health needs. A wide range of community and acute NHS professionals have been a part our ECHO networks along with colleagues from ACCORD.

Benefits of Joining an ECHO Network

Builds relationships and communities of practice Learning needs decided by participants Practise-based learning from real situations Safe space for reflection Sharing of knowledge and good practice Development of new skills and knowledge