JCECC: Unison Launches to Enhance End-of-Life Care for Persons with Disabilities
The Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project: Unison (JCECC: Unison), funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust with HK$290 million, was officially launched on June 16, 2025. This five-year initiative provides personalised palliative and end-of-life care for persons with disabilities, along with vital support for their caregivers, addressing the increasing demand among Hong Kong’s ageing disabled population facing severe or terminal illnesses.
Building on the original JCECC project that supported over 23,000 elderly individuals, JCECC: Unison expands its services to persons with physical, intellectual, and mental health disabilities. The project delivers holistic care, including symptom management, psychosocial support, and advanced care planning, through collaboration between medical and social care sectors in home and residential settings.
JCECC: Unison aims to benefit over 7,000 persons with disabilities and their caregivers, train more than 14,000 health and social care professionals, and raise public awareness through workshops and community activities. It is implemented in partnership with leading universities and community service organisations across Hong Kong.