Welcome to Omega...
"Most dying today is not well managed. Instead, we are witnessing a rise in shameful forms of dying. It is not cancer, heart disease or medical science that present modern dying with its greatest moral tests, but rather poverty, ageing and social exclusion."
- Allan Kellehear, Professor of Sociology, University of Bath.
Caring Matters issue 5
Omega has released the latest issue of our newsletter. It contains important information on the future of Caring with Confidence and Omega's support to carers. To view/download a copy in PDF format, click here.
OMEGA, the National Association for End of Life Care, is a young charity with ambitious plans, aiming to promote excellence in care for people nearing the end of their lives.
It developed from the work of the National Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Centre, but has a broader remit in end of life care, covering several areas of work, including:
- supporting carers
- research and evaluation of effective solutions including hosting online versions of
the After Death Analysis (ADA) tool - raising awareness and sharing information about a range of end of life issues
- bringing people together to share ideas and develop best practices
Never has the need to consistently deliver first class end of life care been so important.
All of us will be affected by the increasing pressure upon stretched hospital resources linked to an ageing population. If we are to be successful, we require a huge team effort. Only by joining together with
like-minded organisations and talented individuals determined to 
make a difference, can we hope to make a worthwhile impact.
If you would like to hear more about our important work please call 0845 259 3163 (local rate) or email info@omega.uk.net
Registered Company Number 6196052
Registered Charity Number 1120322
Omega withdrawing support for accreditation
The Gold Standards Framework CIC have asked Omega to withdraw support for accreditaion on Monday 16th August 2010. Unfortunately, we are therefore no longer in a position to deal with enquiries relating to aspects of the programme beyond this date.
For future assistance please contact the GSF Team directly at:
The Coach House
Crescent Lane
Shrewsbury
SY1 1TR
Email: info@gsfcentre.co.uk
Phone: 01743 367 066
Web: www.goldstandardsframework.nhs.uk
Omega is proud to have been involved with this worthwhile programme. We have enjoyed working with care home staff. We wish those of you making progress in Round 6 every success.
Omega will continue to deal with ADA enquiries via the Omega ADA helpdesk, including those made by care homes using ADA as part of the accreditation programme. You can contact the Omega ADA helpdesk at ada@omega.uk.net telephone 0845 259 3163 (local rate).
Community support network feedback
We collect information to develop a better picture of the nature of community support available throughout England both within the Health Service and the Third Sector. If you want us to keep in touch to help support your work in the community raising standards in End of Life care, please complete this form.
