APCC Assoc of Palliative Care Centres

16/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we extend our wishes for a joyful, restful, and peaceful holiday season.

Thank you for being such an important part of our journey this year. Your support and partnership mean the world to us, and we look forward to stepping into the new year together.

Please note: The APCC offices will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 5 January 2026.

However, our members remain available should you need any assistance during this period.

12/12/2025

On Universal Health Coverage Day, we honour care that includes everyone.

Across South Africa, APCC members provide palliative services that meet people where they are: offering support at home, in communities, and in health facilities. Their doors are open to anyone who needs care.

Guided by the APCC Standards for Palliative Healthcare Services, APCC members respond to real needs and uphold dignity at every step.

Because health care should ease the burden, not create barriers, and no one should face serious illness alone.

10/12/2025

International Human Rights Day, 10 December, marks the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It’s a reminder that justice, equality, and access to essential health services are rights that matter every day.

At the APCC, we believe palliative care is part of that right. Ensuring that people receive support that helps them manage their health and live with dignity.

Behind every service are caregivers, families, and communities working together to make care possible.

Learn more about palliative care: https://apcc.org.za/palliative-care/

08/12/2025

At the Overstrand Hospice Charity Shop, every donation and every purchase makes a real difference.

The shop runs on community spirit. Neighbours who give, volunteers who show up, and shoppers who choose to support care for patients and families.

Whether you visit in person or browse online, you’re helping us keep vital services going.

Every item matters. Every visit helps.

Find out more: https://apcc.org.za/the-thrift-shop-collective/overstrand-hospice/

05/12/2025

International Volunteer Day is marked each year on 5 December to recognise the contributions of volunteers worldwide.

At APCC, our member volunteers play a vital role in supporting palliative care across South Africa. Giving their time and skills to help patients, families, and communities. We value every person who supports our members in this work.

Interested in volunteering? Explore opportunities with our member organisations: https://apcc.org.za/volunteers/

04/12/2025

We’re delighted to share that on Friday, 28 November 2025, at the Local Chamber of Business Annual Awards, St Bernard's Hospice East London was honoured as the winner in the Social Impact Enterprise Category.

From the moment of nomination to being named one of three finalists, and finally to proudly receiving the award on Friday night, this journey reflects not only the extraordinary work of St Bernard's Hospice, but also its vital contribution to the local community.

We are deeply proud of the dedication, compassion, and vision that St Bernard's Hospice continues to bring to every person they serve.

Please join us in celebrating this milestone and the inspiring journey that lies ahead!

03/12/2025

This is an information-filled interview with Candace Moolman of Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust. She speaks about HIV and AIDs, what the current landscape looks like, the role that HACT plays, and what is needed. With kind permission from Lotus FM, the interview is available to listen to here: https://apcc.org.za/apcc-newsroom/lotus-fm-3/

With kind permission from Lotus FM, the full interview can be listened to here:

03/12/2025

This is a ten-week, online interactive course that includes both theoretical and practical components, utilising adult learning principles.

It is designed for enrolled nursing assistants, social auxiliary workers, caregivers, and home-based carers.

The course provides a foundational overview of palliative care and introduces caregivers to its principles, ethics, and values.

Sessions will be offered based on demand, requiring a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 20 per training cycle.

Next course dates: 12 January – 18 March 2026.
Registrations are now open.

For more information, please visit https://apcc.org.za/introduction-to-palliative-care-course-for-caregivers/

01/12/2025

Thank you to Social TV for running this article. It's a quick and important read. https://social-tv.co.za/uncategorized/keeping-hiv-aids-on-the-health-agenda/

01/12/2025

World AIDS Day, 1 December, is a time of solidarity, remembrance, and renewed commitment to ending HIV.

In South Africa, HIV/AIDS remains a leading health challenge, and palliative care is vital in ensuring dignity, quality of life, and support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Across the country, APCC member organisations provide home-based care, chronic medicine support, and education that help people living with HIV receive the care they need to live well.

Find compassionate care near you: https://apcc.org.za/find-a-palliative-care-centre/

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28/11/2025

Thank you to Channel Africa for this powerful interview with Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (Candace Moolman). The conversation puts AIDS and HIV into context - where we are in 2025 - and where we still need to go. With kind permission, the interview is available to listen to here: https://apcc.org.za/apcc-newsroom/channel-africa-about-hiv-and-aids-in-2025/

With kind permission from Channel Africa, the interview is available to listen to here:

28/11/2025

‘Introduction to Palliative Care for Caregivers’
Caring starts with knowledge.

This is a five-day, face-to-face interactive course that includes both theoretical and practical components, utilising adult learning principles. It is designed for enrolled nursing assistants, caregivers, and home-based carers.

The course provides a foundational overview of palliative care and introduces caregivers to its principles, ethics, and values.

Courses will be offered based on demand, requiring a minimum of 15 participants for specific regions, with a maximum of 25 participants per training session.

For more information, please visit https://apcc.org.za/introduction-to-palliative-care-course-for-caregivers/