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Paediatric palliative care is the active, holistic treatment of children and adolescents with an advanced illness and a limited life expectancy. It aims to achieve the best possible quality of life and to accompany and support patients and their relatives during the phase of illness and the subsequent mourning phase.
Palliative care takes place in the place where the child feels most comfortable and where the necessary care and support can be offered in a suitable form. Wherever possible, the place of care should be chosen by the child and their family. Flexible transitions should be guaranteed. This means that care can be provided at home, in hospital or in other institutions.
We support children with complex or life-shortening illnesses and accompany the family where the child is at its best. Our goal is the best possible quality of life and networking of all those involved.
The UKBB palliative care team has held the «Quality in Palliative Care» label from qualitépalliative since 2025.
Among other things, the auditors praised the close cooperation between the various professions on an equal footing and the tireless commitment despite scarce resources. The palliative care team is flexible and transculturally competent, which enables very good support for families. Particularly noteworthy is the endeavour to empower parents and relatives to accompany sick children.
The bereavement group offers parents space and time. Here they can talk to other bereaved people, listen to different experiences, share their own stories and socialise. The group provides them with information about the grieving process and mourning.
The evening is led by a group leader.
When:
Dates will be posted here on an ongoing basis.
Where:
Practice for psychotherapy at Blumenrain, Blumenrain 14, 4051 Basel.
Registration:
You can join the group at any time. Pre-registration and a brief preliminary discussion are required.
We look forward to hearing from you:
Management:
Christine Bobst, bereavement counsellor and family counsellor at UKBB
Michèle Widler, federally recognised psychotherapist at UKBB
The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.
For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.
More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.
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