Standards for Palliative Healthcare Services – 5th Edition – 2025

The accredited Standards for Palliative Healthcare Services are the only Standards that exist in South Africa for institutions that provide palliative care (aside from hospitals and clinics).

The APCC, the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa and APCC members have worked long and hard on the Standards and with the accreditation confirmation in 2024 to update the 4th edition policies, systems, procedures, competencies and resources required to deliver vital palliative care.

The APCC offers a mentorship programme on Standards implementation to members. This mentorship programme is structured to assist members to meet the international standards compliance requirements and to be recommended for an external survey by COHSASA towards the achievement of the international accreditation status of the organisation.

The 5th edition of the STANDARDS FOR PALLIATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES is available free of charge. 

For more information on the mentorship programme, please email warren@apcc.org.za.

For more information on membership, please visit https://apcc.org.za/become-a-member/ or email warren@apcc.org.za.