SanthwanaSparsam commenced its palliative care services in the year 2017 in a small village called Pavaratty in kerala as its area of services and subsequently included three adjacent villages too. SanthwanaSparsam is registered as a non-profit social service society as per Indian Societies Act and affiliated to Indian Association for Palliative Care and Thrissur Initiative for Palliative Services..

Adding cheer to bedridden

Care is provided to patients who are bedridden or diagnosed with advanced stages of serious illness and severe disabilities. Presently the organization is offering services in Pavaratty and surrounding Areas.

Addressing the Patients Changing needs and goals

The Palliative care team helps identify the patient’s health care wishes, adjust care plans as symptoms change, or as requested by the patient, and transition the patient to hospital care, if necessary

Coordination of care throughout  the illness

The palliative care team provides guidance regarding available treatment options, practical and emotional support for the family and care givers, and counselling for individuals and families.

Education

Knowledgeable team members help patients and family members or care givers access community resources, support groups, patient education and information about specific diseases or conditions.