Palliative care advice

The Palliative Care Advisory Service (PCAS) in Raigmore Hospital can be contacted by staff for advice 24 hours a day.

Full PCAS referral information available here (NHS Highland intranet access required)

For referral to PCAS between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday:

1. Obtain consent from the Consultant in charge of the patient’s care.
2. Contact Raigmore Hospital, tel: 01463 704000. 

The local 24-hour Palliative Care advice line can be contacted at Highland Hospice, tel: 01463 243132 (or for internal calls from Raigmore Hospital speed dial 1333, and ask to speak to the Doctor on call).