Perak Palliative Care Society (Pertubuhan Rawatan Paliatif Perak)
According to the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), one in four Malaysians will develop cancer by 75 years of age. It is the third leading cause of premature death in the country. Cancer doesn’t just affect the patient, but the entire family.
In 1995, a group of volunteers came together to establish the Perak Palliative Care Society (PPCS), to make palliative care available to cancer patients in Ipoh, at no cost. The society runs on generous public donations, grants from the government and sponsorships from private organisations. PPCS also conducts public awareness programmes, and organise fund-raising activities throughout the year.
PPCS is only one of two organisations in Perak that offer free “home care” services. This home care programme, with home visits by nurses or trained volunteers, and sometimes a doctor, is focused on pain and symptom control, and advice on nursing care to the patient’s caregiver(s).
Other free services provided by PPCS for cancer patients registered with them include counselling, loan of medical equipment for a small deposit, and also referral to request for welfare aid, either from the State Welfare Department, the National Cancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA) or from the corporate sector.
So, who can request for these services from PPCS? Those who fulfil all these three conditions: the patient has cancer, has a caregiver at home, and lives within 20km of the PPCS office. Since its establishment, PPCS has already handled 3020 cases. Currently, some 140 patients are under their supervision.
Perak Palliative Care Centre’s Medical Director Dato’ Dr Ziaudin Ahamed Abdul Kareem said it is the society’s hope that more palliative care centres are established throughout Perak, so that more cancer patients can benefit, especially from the very important home care services. PPCS can provide training and other forms of support to these smaller care centres, to meet the needs of cancer patients who live outside of Ipoh.
On the other hand, those who can spare three or four hours a week, are encouraged to volunteer their time and skills to PPCS. There are many tasks to handle, but not enough manpower. Monetary contribution is greatly appreciated too. All donations are tax-exempted.
Perak Palliative Care Society (Pertubuhan Rawatan Paliatif Perak)
Add: 54, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.
Tel / Fax: 05-5464732
Web: www.ppcs.org.my
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PPCS offers the most comprehensive care for cancer patients and their families in Perak, in times of need.
mdm or sir
sy merupakan bekas pelajar lepasan diploma kejururawatan dr kolej masterskill kota bharu kelantan dan sekarang menetap di taman cempaka ,ipoh perak..sy betul betul berminat unk menyertai kumpulan pihak tuan/puan unk membantu golongan pesakit (palliative care).walaupun sy tdk berpengalaman dlm pengurusan ini,namun sy berjanji akan belajar dgn cepat jika dberi peluang..terima kasih
Hi,
Sila hubungi PPCS di 05-5464732.
Ms Emily, Thank you for your write up on PPCS. We are pleased to inform your readers that the home care service has been extended to Tapah, Kampar, Kuala Kangsar, Sg. Siput, Seri Manjung, Parit and Lumut areas till these areas have their own palliative care societies. Please permit me to link your blog to PPCS facebook. TQ
Hi Dato’ Dr. Ziaudin,
Thanks for updating on PPCS home care service. I am happy to know more people can benefit from this.
And do feel free to share this post.
Regards.
PPCS has helped many cancer patients, I think that they are doing a very good job.
Yes, indeed. That’s why I hope more people know about PPCS and can benefit from their services.