The Palliative Care Service aims to improve the quality of life for patients with a life-limiting illness. The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) provides support that ensures the patient and their family's psychological, spiritual, social and cultural needs are met. They also aim to support and guide other health professionals already involved in the patient's care including the primary care network and other specialty teams. Their dedicated Palliative Care team of medical, nursing and allied health staff work closely with your healthcare team to provide you the best individualised care. TPCH offers: Specialist consultation/liaison service, An outpatient clinic, Inpatient pain and symptom assessment, management and advice. Inpatient psychosocial and spiritual support and appropriate referral, Inpatient end of life care when other locations are not possible (e.g. at home), Support for advance care planning, Liaison and support to GPs and domiciliary nurses in the community, Referral to local palliative care services including inpatient units and community services, Education programs for other health professionals. Community based palliative care -  for people requiring community based support, there are a range of service providers available across Metro North Hospital and Health Service. One option is the Metro North Community Palliative Care Service that can accept referrals from either your GP or other specialists. This community service has after-hours support for patients and their carers. How to access this service: To access this service, your GP or medical specialist will need to send a referral letter to the hospital. Outpatient clinic TPCH will contact you to arrange a suitable appointment date. If you're already a patient staying at The Prince Charles Hospital, our Palliative Care Consultation Team will see you within 1 working day. Direct admission to the unit TPCH will talk to your referring GP to determine whether you need an urgent admission to the unit. If there is a waiting list, we will advise your GP. For patients at home, we will contact you on the day a bed is ready. For patients already in hospital, we will contact your treating team.