Location
Online
This webinar explores the role of palliative care in supporting people living with Huntington’s disease at all stages of the condition.
Palliative care is often misunderstood and is commonly associated only with the final stages of life. In reality, it focuses on improving quality of life and supporting people and families throughout all stages of the disease.
In this session, we will:
- Explore how palliative care can support people with Huntington’s disease from an early stage
- Discuss common misconceptions about palliative care
- Consider approaches to symptom management and emotional wellbeing
- Look at planning for the future and support for families
The webinar will include a conversation with someone with lived experience, who will share how early palliative care support made a difference to their wellbeing.
This session is open to:
- People living with Huntington’s disease
- Family members and carers
- Health and care professionals supporting those affected
Meet your host:
We're pleased to welcome Dr Emily Audet, a doctor in palliative care and general internal medicine at Severn Hospice, who will lead this webinar.