Welcome to the Network
Advancing the role of social workers…
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SWHPN was created to bridge the gaps in social work’s access to information, knowledge, education, training, and research in hospice and palliative care. Toward this end, SWHPN is developing professional alliances with leading palliative care and social work organizations, and strengthening ties with schools of social work, the Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care (JSWEOL), and between practice, education, and research.
SWHPN was not created to duplicate existing social work organizations in palliative and end-of-life care, but is meant to be inclusive. We have developed this website and a members-only virtual community that links members with other professionals and provides timely access to a repository of resources vital to the advancement of social workers in end-of-life and palliative care. Through this community we expect social workers to take an active role in establishing the direction and voice of this emerging field.
Become a Member of SWHPN and receive:
- Free access to the Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care
- 24/7 online access to a members-only virtual community of practice
- Expert advice from our “Hear from the Experts” online series
- First looks at professional conferences for social workers in the field
- Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and more!
Download Our Free Publication
To learn more about our history and evolution, please visit the our story page and access our free monograph, Charting the Course for the Future of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care [Download PDF].
Make a Donation
Help us have a successful 2009 by making a tax-deductible donation to SWHPN. Our plan includes raising awareness about the importance of social work in hospice, palliative and end-of-life care.
