
Updated REDMAP training video for staff out now
An updated version of the REDMAP training video is now available. This education resource has been produced with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Using SPICT in Primary Care – new research
The SPICT tool supports identification of people with palliative care needs by primary care clinicians according to 3 recent research studies. Dutch GP’s used an

Added: SPICT-LIS™ Patient Guide
You can now download the SPICT-LIS™ in Patient Guide format. It’s available from the SPICT-LIS™ download page.
SPICT-GR is launched online
We are delighted to have launched SPICT-GR™ on our website after completion of a successful translation and adaptation process led by Maria Bouri from the
Successful implementation of SPICT-DE™ in general practice in Germany
Kambiz Afshar and colleagues publish a new study showing that GPs in Germany found SPICT-DE™ to be is a practical tool that supports the identification
Prioritising inpatient ACP using SPICT
Kat Boothroyd and colleagues from Bishop Auckland Hospital in the north of England showed again that SPICT is a predictor of mortality in patients with
SPICT™ 2022 – available on your device or free to download
SPICT™ 2022 is available to view on your device (e-SPICT™), or to download (pdf), and as SPICT™ translations. SPICT™ 2022 has minor wording changes from SPICT™ 2019 reflecting feedback from
Palliative care indicators in people having futile out-of-hospital CPR
Recently published Scottish study (Cokljat M et al. 2022) found up to 30% of people who experienced an out-of-hospital arrest had 3 or more SPICT
ACP in care homes – talking with residents, relatives & friends
Many residents of care homes or elder care residential services are frail with declining health. These people benefit from opportunities to plan for future care.
Delphi study on development of SPICT™-SA
SPICT™-SA has been developed by a multidisciplinary team let by Dr Rene Krause based at the University of Cape Town using a Delphi process to