HSE National Clinical Guideline
HSE National Clinical Guideline: Integrated discharge guidance for children and young people with Life-limiting conditions transitioning to a community care setting for end-of-life care
Topic:
Integrated discharge guidance for children and young people with life-limiting conditions transitioning to a community care setting for end-of-life care
Document Owner:
Clinical Lead for Children
National Group:
Office of the Chief Clinical Officer: Children’s Palliative Care Workgroup 1-Governance and Professional Practice & The National Clinical Programme for Paediatrics and Neonatology
Effective From: 01 October 2025
The purpose of the clinical guidance is to promote collaborative working across primary, secondary and tertiary care, through effective communication, involvement of the correct professionals to coordinate the continuing care necessary for the child/young person in the community at end-of-life.
The guidance is intended to support and formalise existing discharge planning practice while providing a template for local guidelines. Local policies and guidelines relating to discharge planning should reflect the core elements of this guideline.