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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🚨 Applications to our international, online, PhD in Palliative Care will close on the 31st July 2026 for entry in September 2026. ➡️ You can see more about our well-established, innovative, and highly regarded course online here: lnkd.in/egGqHvAK

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The team are in Prague for #EAPC2026. We can't wait to present our research across themed sessions, meet the expert, oral presentations and posters.

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Webinar: Wednesday 27th May 2026, 11-12. With Dr Sarah Yardley. From Risk to Relationship: Rewilding Healthcare Systems to Cultivate Collective Social Safety. Book: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca2c1a... #hpm #hapc #palliativecare

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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In-Touch project brings together 13 orgs across 10 countries — Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Portugal, and Slovenia to improve quality of life for people living with dementia. 🔗 Our partners: palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/org...

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In-Touch @intoucheu.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🎥 Have you seen the In-Touch project video? In-Touch is an EU Horizon Europe-funded initiative bringing together 13 institutions across Europe, the UK, and Canada to transform the quality of life for people living with dementia. ▶️ Watch our project video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Dv...

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Register for our webinar Thursday 23rd, 11am UK time with Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell. Tess will be presenting on 'A different and strange way to die. Indigenous experiences of loss and grief following an assisted death in Aotearoa New Zealand'. Register: lnkd.in/ewecKsb5

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Palliative Medicine Journal @palliativemedj.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

➡️ Editor @catherinewalshe.bsky.social will be at the @pccongress.bsky.social this week. 📚 Do find her to have a chat about anything related to publishing. ☕ At the breaks you are likely to find her at the @ioelc.bsky.social stand - but happy to swop roles to chat publishing.

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We are excited to be exhibiting at the @pccongress.bsky.social later this week. ➡️ Do come along to find out more about our PhD in #Palliative Care programme. ➡️ We can chat about lots of our current and planned research projects. 👋 Or just come along to say hello to some friendly faces!

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Interested in studying for a #PhD in #PalliativeCare? Entries open until July 2026 to start September 20206. @catherinewalshe.bsky.social our admissions tutor happy to have an informal chat with anyone. #hpm #hapc c.walshe@lancaster.ac.uk

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Congratulations to our #PhD in #PalliativeCare student Siobhan Workman for being awarded her PhD subject to some minor corrections. We are delighted, and those are some mighty proud supervisors too.

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🍾Huge congratulations to Victoria Ali awarded her PhD in Palliative Care today subject to minor corrections. So very well done! 🎓 @nancypreston.bsky.social

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

SEMINAR: ➡️ WHEN: Wednesday 18th February, 14.00-15.00 UK ➡️ WHERE: Online ➡️ ABOUT WHAT: International development in palliative care ➡️ BY WHOM: Julie Ling, Technical Officer for Palliative Care, WHO Sign up: lnkd.in/eVQc-cKX

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Lancaster University @lancasteruni.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We do like to be beside the seaside! ⛵ It's fab to have our campus so close to the coast, and while we don't recommend taking a dip at this time of year (🥶!) the sea views are striking no matter the season 🏖️

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Palliative Care Congress @pccongress.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🎄 Day 15 PCRS Research Masterclass: Platform Poster Session – for Early Career Researchers pccongress.org.uk/2026-program... 🎟️ Register now: pccongress.org.uk/registration/ Follow @pcrscommittee.bsky.social #PCCAdvent #Event #PalliativeCare #MedicalEducation

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Catherine Walshe @catherinewalshe.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Interested in pursuing a #PhD? Especially in #PalliativeCare? You might be interested in this FREE no strings attached webinar in January. Full details here: REGISTER HERE: lnkd.in/ea3ujUDf

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Palliative Medicine Journal @palliativemedj.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Want to find grey literature? See our latest methods and methodology paper presenting a 12-element framework to support flexible yet systematic searching of grey literature in #palliative care research journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #hpm #hapc

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Catherine Walshe @catherinewalshe.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

So proud of Samara Gordon Wexler who completed this work whilst with us at @ioelc.bsky.social as part of her Watson Fellowship. Well worth a read if you are interested in the role of #Death #Doula's lnkd.in/eBGxGyZ9 #palliativecare #hpm #hapc #hospice #volunteer

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Please do consider becoming a FREE member of the @pri-uk.bsky.social Palliative Care Research Incubator, a national network of those interested in palliative care research. See their website here: www.pri-uk.org #hpm #hapc #palliativecare #palliative #hospice #research

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Catherine Walshe @catherinewalshe.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Are you interested in pursuing a #PhD? Perhaps specifically a PhD in #PalliativeCare? Then this is the webinar for you! The FREE webinar is on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1pm UK time for an hour REGISTER HERE: lnkd.in/ea3ujUDf

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We are very proud that alumnus Prof. Naveen Salins led the #palliativecare strand of this work with @catherinewalshe.bsky.social and @nancypreston.bsky.social also involved. Do read this important work here: authors.elsevier.com/c/1m2735EIIg... #hpm #hapc #hospice #cancer #oncology

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Join us online for an insight into #MSc and #PhD opportunities in the Division of Health Research at Lancaster University. Hear from our academic staff and get information about how to apply ! lancaster.ac.uk/study/open-d...

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Do you work in a nursing home in the Lancashire or South Cumbria area? Are you interested in finding out more about your home potentially being part of a new research project? If so, read on! Please do share widely across your networks. palliativeprojects.eu/in-touch/

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Amara Nwosu @amaranwosu.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Well done @woodmjm.bsky.social This is an amazing piece of work to support your excellent PhD. Very happy to be part of the authorship team. Congratulations once again for a wonderful piece of work. #hapc #DigitalHealth #medsky @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nhsuhlg.bsky.social

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🎉🎉Congratulations to @woodmjm.bsky.social for this publication from her #PhD in #PalliativeCare studies. Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #hpm #hapc

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Discussing assisted dying on @itvnews.bsky.social tonight @nancypreston.bsky.social draws from the evidence #hpm #hapm

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Do you work in Preston? Are you from a minority ethnic group or provide care to those who are? Please do contact us if you can help us understand more about what is happening to help care for those who may benefit from palliative care. #preston #hpm #hapc #research

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🚨🚨 New job alert! Maternity leave cover post to work with us on the Palliative and End of Life Care Policy Research Unit. Fantastic opportunity to work with a team across Lancaster, King's College, London, and Hull/York Medical School. lnkd.in/dQ7susMe #hpm #hapc

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🎉🎉Huge congratulations to Yakubu Salifu who has been awarded one of only 6 Nottingham University Alumni Awards for 2025. This recognises his post-PhD charity work founding Compass Ghana. nottingham.ac.uk/alumni/commu...

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Amara Nwosu @amaranwosu.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

On the @palliativemedj.bsky.social #podcast Victoria Ali @ioelc.bsky.social describes her reseach about nurses' experience when providing care across acts that may be perceived as death hastening. Podcast👇🏾 open.spotify.com/episode/0B9j... Paper 👇🏾 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #hapc

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The experience of nurses when providing care across acts that may be perceived as death hastening: A qualitative evidence synthesis

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🎉Congratulations to Riyin Tay awarded her #PhD in #PalliativeCare subject to minor corrections. Well done Riyin, richly deserved. #hpm #hapc @nancypreston.bsky.social

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🎉Huge congratulations to Katherine Oliver awarded her #PhD in #PalliativeCare subject to minor corrections. #hpm #hapc

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Michèle Wood @woodmjm.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Excellent research by a dear colleague Julie Wilding exploring the important social, relational and embodied aspects of caring in an Intensive Care Unit #EAPC2025

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Truly inspiring presentation by Julie Wilding talking about findings from her #PhD at #EAPC2025. The importance of humanity.

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Congratulations to Sheila Payne and colleagues for the award of the Journal of Palliative Medicine paper award at #EAPC2025

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Always so special to get lots of our staff, students and alumni together. A lovely evening after #EAPC2025

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Catherine Walshe @catherinewalshe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Fantastic presentation from Dr Elizabeth Flannery focused on some of the findings from her #PhD in #Palliative care. Important information for those providing care. #eapc2025

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Catherine Walshe @catherinewalshe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The important role and experience of paramedics in palliative care explored by @taniablackmore777.bsky.social from her #PhD. #eapc2025

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Prof. Christoph Ostgathe @costgathe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Finally #EAPC2025 starts! The World Congress for #PALLIATIVECARE was planned in #HELSINKI for 2021 but was postponed due to the #pandemic. That it starts now here feels soothing … Looking forward to a great program, to meeting more than 2000 colleagues from all over world and to enjoying Helsinki!

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eapcvzw.bsky.social @eapcvzw.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

It’s officially open. 👏👏 A warm welcome to all joining us at #EAPC2025! Over 2,000 delegates from around the world have come together to share, learn, and shape the future of palliative care. Let the conversations begin!

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

We are packing ready for #EAPC2025 in Helsinki. Come and see us to talk about our research or our PhD in Palliative Care. We are very proud that six of our students are presenting work as an oral abstract. @eapcvzw.bsky.social www.lancaster.ac.uk/health-and-m... #palliativecare #hpm #hapc

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Lancaster University @lancasteruni.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

As the assisted dying debate continues, Prof Nancy Preston of the IOELC and Prof Suzanne Ost of Lancaster Uni Law School explore the 5 questions that need answering before it can work in practice 👇 @nancypreston.bsky.social | @ioelc.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @uk.theconversation.com

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Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in practice

Legalising assisted dying is one thing. Funding, staffing, medication, legal oversight - that’s the real test.

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Amara Nwosu @amaranwosu.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Enjoying beautiful @lancasteruni.bsky.social with the talented Dr Phoebe Sharratt. I have the pleasure of co-supervising her PhD with Dr Amy Gadoud & @catherinewalshe.bsky.social Dr Sharratt is doing excellent work on fraility in #PalliativeCare academic.oup.com/ageing/artic... #hapc #medsky

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Applications close 31st July for our highly regarded online international #PhD in #Palliativecare. Admissions tutor @catherinewalshe.bsky.social is happy to discuss your application in advance. #hpm #hapc www.lancaster.ac.uk/health-and-m...

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Levelling the playing field: addressing the issues and inequities for those affected by incurable head and neck cancer. All welcome to our next research webinar with @catrionamayland.bsky.social Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/708011... #hpm #hapc

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2025 to all those working to advance #palliative and end of life care research. #hpm #hapc And a particular nod to this wonderful group of women working @lancasteruni.bsky.social

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

New work from @nancypreston.bsky.social and colleagues shows the major impact of the #COVID pandemic in the care home setting. #hpm #hapc www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/-distre...

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