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Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, also home to Cicely Saunders Institute.

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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Specialist palliative care can save the NHS up to £8,000 per person and improve quality of life. The study from @kingsnmpc.bsky.social l found that specialist palliative care was associated with an increased quality of life for patients in their final months. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/special...
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Specialist palliative care can save the NHS up to £8,000 per person and improves quality of life | King's College London
As well as significantly reducing overall cost of care per person, specialist palliative care delivered at home and in the hospital was found to be associated with an increased quality of life for pat...
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School for Government @schoolforgovt.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
...so you can learn from those who make policy in the real world and grow your professional network. 🏆 The course is run in partnership with @kingsnmpc.bsky.social, which is ranked first in the world for nursing. Find out more and apply by 9 March ⬇️
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Health and Social Care Policy | King's College London
An unusual degree programme, for anyone interested in health and social care policy in a local, national, or global context.
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
King’s College London experts have responded to findings from Baroness Amos’ interim report into maternity care. Dr Rebecca Whybrow and Professor Jane Sandall CBE shared insights on the inquiry into NHS maternity services in England. @kingslsm.bsky.social @kingsnmpc.bsky.social
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're delighted to announce that Dr @juliettemalley.bsky.social joins @kingsnmpc.bsky.social as a Reader within the Better Health & Care Hub from 1 March 2026. Her appointment strengthens our mission to transform health and care for people with complex illnesses. Read more: shorturl.at/ouoGT
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Almost one in three people in England die without the basic care they need. The study, led by @kingsnmpc.bsky.social & @hyms.ac.uk found that every year around 170,000 people in England spend their final days in pain, distress or without vital support. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/almost-...
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Almost one in three people in England die without the basic care they need | King's College London
Around 170,000 people in England every year spend their final days in pain, distress or without vital support that should be available to everyone at the end of life.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
February is LGBTQ+ History Month, so we're resharing an interview we did last year with Gideon Johnson around how his identity has shaped his work and research. www.kcl.ac.uk/lgbt-history...
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LGBT+ History Month: an interview with Gideon Johnson
For LGBTQ+ History Month, we are spotlighting the work of researchers and academics in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care who are making history in LGBTQ+ healthcare and…
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
King’s has launched a new cross-Faculty Centre for Critical Illness Research, hosted by @kingslsm.bsky.social with expertise from @kingsnmpc.bsky.social. It aims to improve the care and outcomes of critically ill adults and children in the UK and worldwide. Read more: shorturl.at/DCLEI
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The Government’s new International Education Strategy has been launched at King’s🚀 The event highlighted our world‑leading education projects & our global work in health & care, like the @kingsnmpc.bsky.social nursing degree‑level programme in Singapore. Read more: shorturl.at/etFW9
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Best wishes to our @kingsdentistry.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social and @kingsnmpc.bsky.social students graduating today. Visit the Alumni Desk to register for your free stage clip. And tag us into your pics! 🔗 Details on alumni benefits: www.kcl.ac.uk/alumni/forev... #ForeverKings🦁
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Results from a large clinical trial, from IoPPN, @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social, @unisouthampton.bsky.social, finds a trigeminal nerve stimulation device approved by the US FDA in 2019, is not an effective tool in reducing symptoms of #ADHD Read the full story: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/title-b...
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Brain stimulation device cleared for ADHD in the US is overall safe but ineffective | King's College London
A large multicentre clinical trial led by King’s College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
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School for Government @schoolforgovt.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
...so you can learn from those who make policy in the real world and grow your professional network. 🏆 The course is run in partnership with @kingsnmpc.bsky.social, which is ranked first in the world for nursing. Find out more and apply by 9 March ⬇️
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Health and Social Care Policy | King's College London
An unusual degree programme, for anyone interested in health and social care policy in a local, national, or global context.
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School for Government @schoolforgovt.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
...so you can learn from those who make policy in the real world and grow your professional network. 🏆 The course is run in partnership with @kingsnmpc.bsky.social, which is ranked first in the world for nursing. Find out more and apply by 9 March ⬇️
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Health and Social Care Policy | King's College London
An unusual degree programme, for anyone interested in health and social care policy in a local, national, or global context.
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Data-Driven Health @drivehealth.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🚨Apply now for our #fullyfundedPhDs in #HealthDataScience at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Calling all #healthdatascientists, #computerscientists, #engineers, and #AI 100+ projects available ⬇️ Deadline 12 January 2026. @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingslsm.bsky.social @kingshealth.bsky.social
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Professor Ian Norman, our former Exec Dean and current King's Fellow, has shared his final editorial as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Nursing Studies. A remarkable tenure leading the world’s top nursing journal 👏👏👏 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
📣Calling all health researchers, parents & carers! Next week our world-leading researchers @paedpallcare.bsky.social & Kim Whitehead will share how their work is helping us learn more about #epilepsy in children & improving #palliativecare for young people www.tickettailor.com/events/bette...
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Select tickets – Improving health and care for the next generation – Microsoft Teams
Improving health and care for the next generation – Microsoft Teams, Thu 4 Dec 2025 - Join us for this session of the Better Health & Care lunchtime webinar series, where we explore innovative app...
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School for Government @schoolforgovt.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
...so you can learn from those who make policy in the real world and grow your professional network. 🏆 The course is run in partnership with @kingsnmpc.bsky.social, which is ranked first in the world for nursing. Find out more and apply by 9 March ⬇️
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Health and Social Care Policy | King's College London
An unusual degree programme, for anyone interested in health and social care policy in a local, national, or global context.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We are pleased to announce that Prof Richard Harding will take up the permanent position of Executive Dean of our Faculty after filling the interim position for the last 14 months 🎉 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/executi...
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Executive Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care appointed | King's College London
Professor Richard Harding has been appointed as Executive Dean for the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s from 1 December 2025.
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
💡 Coming up in our next lunchtime webinar: Dr Kimberley Whitehead will talk about how recording children’s brain activity at home could give clinicians a much clearer picture of their day-to-day neurological symptoms . 🗓️Thu 4 Dec | 1–2 PM 🎟️https://www.tickettailor.com/events/betterhchub/1834990
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Congratulations to the 19 IoPPN researchers, plus 7 from other faculties ( @kingsbschool.bsky.social / @kingslsm.bsky.social / @kingsnmpc.bsky.social), who have been listed on @clarivate.com's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List. Learn who has made the list this year: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/multipl...
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Multiple IoPPN researchers feature on 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List | King's College London
Annual list recognises researchers who demonstrate significant and broad influence in their fields of research.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Behind every data point is a story 💻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social for their next lunchtime webinar exploring how data-driven and family-centred research is shaping the future of children’s health and care. 🗓️ 4 Dec | 1-2 pm | Online 🎟️Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/bette...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
How can we better support a meaningful and dignified life for older people facing serious illness? Don't miss this webinar tomorrow with two of our researchers (Matt Maddocks and Liam Gabb)
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Congratulations to Sophie du Plessis, winner of @rethinkcharity.bsky.social's 2025 Janey Antoniou Campaigner of the Year Award! Her ED Informed campaign, born from her Policy Idol win, is changing how fitness spaces support eating disorder awareness. 🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nmpc-st...
Sophie (R) stands next to an older woman with a white bob and fringe, receiving her award in front of a banner for Rethink Mental Illness
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Join us for the Perseverance Trust Nightingale Fellowship Lecture 2025, celebrating the inaugural lectures of Profs Avey Bhatia OBE & Tracey Carter MBE 📅 3 Dec 2025 🕔 17:45-20:30 📍 Guy’s Campus (and online) 🔗 Register now to join in person or online: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/inaug...
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Perseverance Trust Nightingale Fellowship Lecture 2025 | King's College London
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care is proud to present the Perseverance Trust Nightingale Fellowship Lecture 2025.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Last night was the Cicely Saunders International Annual Lecture 2025 ✨ Professor Lieve Van Den Block gave a fascinating lecture, particularly noting the need to celebrate longer living and ageing within the field of palliative care and that one palliative care solution will not fit all.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🩺 FREE training for clinical teams Benefit from a 5-minute teaching session on the Special Rules for End-of-Life and completing SR1 forms, clarifying clinicians' role in helping patients access benefits. 💬 To find out more or book a session, email: stephen.marshall@kcl.ac.uk
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This week we celebrate our alumna Nurse Kofoworola Pratt, whose plaque has been unveiled @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social A trailblazer who transformed nursing in the UK and Nigeria, her legacy continues to inspire generations of nurses. 💙 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-a... #BlackHistoryMonth
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day was over the weekend, and is a chance to celebrate, support and raise awareness of the global hospice and palliative care need. Professors Irene Higginson and Catherine Evans reflect on the continuing legacy of Cicely Saunders at King's
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The first global standard to measure outcomes in dengue fever treatment trials has been announced. Co-led by @kingsnmpc.bsky.social, it could improve the quality of clinical trials & inform future policy decisions -hopefully accelerating the discovery of treatments. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-glo...
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New global standard to measure outcomes in dengue treatment trials | King's College London
This could help improve the quality of clinical trials and future policy making initiatives.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
There is growing awareness around the need to improve the sustainability in healthcare. Over the last five years we have been embedding sustainability in its teaching to help equip healthcare workers to face this challenge. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/keeping-our-...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🌍 Meet Harizza, an international PGR student from Indonesia. Her research focuses on co-designing a digital tool to strengthen disaster preparedness in Indonesia to create scalable solutions for vulnerable communities. Read her story 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/an-internati...
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An International Student's PhD Journey at the Florence Nightingale…
Harizza, a nursing lecturer from Indonesia, joined King’s in 2024 to pursue her dream of studying at one of the world’s top-ranked nursing schools. Her PhD focuses on developing a digital…
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🤔 How do parental experiences of postnatal depression shape children’s long-term mental health? Join Iryna Culpin at the next @kingsbetterhchub.bsky.social webinar to explore family-based interventions & intergenerational care 🗓 2 Oct, 1 pm 🎟️https://www.tickettailor.com/events/betterhchub/1782729
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🏳️‍🌈 What stops LGBT+ people with advanced illness from getting the affirming care they deserve – and how can we change that? Dr Katherine Bristowe shares research & solutions at the next @kingsbetterhchub.bsky.social webinar 🗓 2 Oct | 1–2 pm www.tickettailor.com/events/bette...
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Select tickets – Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams
Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams, Thu 2 Oct 2025 - Join us for our latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we expl...
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Don't miss our next webinar exploring the ways we can support #mentalhealth and #LGBT+ people facing serious illness ❤️‍🩹🏳️‍🌈 🗓️1pm, 2 Oct 🎟️ buytickets.at/betterhchub/...
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Select tickets – Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams
Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams, Thu 2 Oct 2025 - Join us for our latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we expl...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Research from the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care has been instrumental in the creation of a new clinical practice guideline on diabetes distress. Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-r...
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King's research instrumental in guiding new clinical practice guideline on diabetes distress | King's College London
This has been developed for the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Experts warn: Draft legislation for assisted dying bill is 'inadequate' & needs urgent reform. As the House of Lords debate the Bill, King's researchers have proposed fundamental changes. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/assiste... @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingsnmpc.bsky.social @kcllaw.bsky.social
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Assisted dying legislation deemed 'inadequate' as drafted | King's College London
The proposed legislation that would give terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to be provided with assistance to end their own lives is not fit for purpose as currently drafted, experts...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
“When we got Samuel’s diagnosis, we didn’t know where to turn. This guide would’ve made a huge difference.” – Parent Read how the PaPeR project is helping families feel supported & confident in early rehabilitation. www.kcl.ac.uk/how-a-kings-...
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How a King's-led project is transforming early rehabilitation for…
Parents of children with hemiplegia often find it difficult to access clear, reliable guidance in the early stages after diagnosis. Researchers at King’s are working to change that.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We are proud that General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Children's Nursing are all ranked within the Guardian's top 20 for that subject area! Read more below, and find out more about studying in our Faculty here: www.kcl.ac.uk/nmpc/pre-reg...
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Pre-registration education | Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care | King’s College London
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The Faculty has appointed Monica Busse-Morris as the new Vice Dean (People & Talent) and Professor of Applied Health & Care Research. Welcome, Monica! Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-vic...
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New Vice Dean (People & Culture) in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care | King's College London
Professor Monica Busse-Morris will also contribute to the Faculty’s applied research programme
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr Joanna Davies, who has recently been awarded the prestigious King's Prize Fellowship 🎉 Joanna is the first in the Faculty to have been awarded this distinction. Read more 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/dr-joan...
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Dr Joanna Davies receives prestigious King's Prize Fellowship | King's College London
Joanna is the first in NMPC to receive this distinction
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Walking can be exhausting for people living with serious illnesses, and walking aids often add to the burden. Researchers from @kingsnmpc.bsky.social & @kingsnmes.bsky.social are working with patients to redesign rollators and frames that truly support independence. 📰 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/spotlig...
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Designing better mobility support for people living with advanced illness
Researchers at King’s College London are co-designing affordable, low-tech mobility devices with people with advanced illness.
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Countdown to tomorrow, 1pm ⏰ Free webinar on new #T2D & #GestationalDiabetes research - open to all. www.tickettailor.com/events/bette...
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Select tickets – Supporting the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes – Microsoft Teams
Supporting the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes – Microsoft Teams, Thu 4 Sep 2025 - Join us for our latest session in the  Better Health & Care webinar series, where we explore...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
What does palliative care look like in an ageing society? 🌍 Hear from leading expert Prof Lieve Van den Block at the Cicely Saunders International Annual Lecture 2025. 📅 Tuesday 21 October 2025 Online 👉 Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/cicel...
Graphic featuring a portrait of Professor Lieve Van den Block alongside the Cicely Saunders International and King’s College London logos. Text reads: “Cicely Saunders International Annual Lecture 2025: The future of palliative care in an ageing society: evidence and practice. Tuesday 21 October, 16:00-17:00 BST, Online."
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KCL Alumni @kclalumni.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Inspired by Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom, King’s is developing a new digital tool to support collaboration among patients, carers, professionals and researchers – aimed at improving healthcare together. 🔗 Read more: loom.ly/6kCRZFM @kingsnmpc.bsky.social
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
⏳ Just 1 week to go until our next webinar! Don't miss the discussion on innovative ways to support the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes. 🎟️ Register here: buytickets.at/betterhchub/...
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Join our next webinar sharing new approaches to diabetes care – from reducing stigma in gestational diabetes through tailored messaging, to peer-led education for young adults with type 2 diabetes. 📅 Thu 4 Sep | 1-2 pm 🔗 buytickets.at/betterhchub/...
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Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's @kingsnmpc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
As the world’s population ages, how can we ensure that care systems evolve to meet growing and complex needs? In this blog, two King's experts discuss how the programme equips professionals to lead with compassion, strategy, and evidence 🩺 eu1.hubs.ly/H0mlCZ90
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Better Health & Care Hub @betterhchub-kcl.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
How can we better support the health and wellbeing of people with diabetes? Join this webinar on 4 Sept to hear new approaches to: ✨ Reducing gestational diabetes stigma ✨ And co-designing support for young adults with type 2 diabetes buytickets.at/betterhchub/...
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Select tickets – Supporting the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes – Microsoft Teams
Join us for our latest session in the  Better Health & Care webinar series, where we explore innovative approaches to suppo...
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