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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research

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Group of Bristol University professionals conducting palliative and end-of-life care research. Coordinated by Charlotte Chamberlain, Lucy Selman and Lucy Pocock www.bristol.ac.uk/population-health…

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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We have a great line up of speakers and talks for our next online PEOLC Research Network Meeting on 3 Nov. We welcome anyone with an interest in palliative or end-of-life care research from any discipline. Register here forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... @lucyselman.bsky.social
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Dr Catriona R Mayland @catrionamayland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#Racism shapes experiences of #grief 📝New study with @sbajwah.bsky.social Largest UK qualitative investigation of #bereavement with ethnically diverse communities⬇️ link.springer.com/article/10.1... @lucyselman.bsky.social @jonathankoffman.bsky.social @peolcsw.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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Development of the ‘Culturally Informed Ecological Model of Grief’ – a national qualitative study of bereavement experiences among ethnically diverse communities - BMC Medicine
Background Among people from ethnically diverse communities, evidence regarding bereavement experiences and support needs is limited; there are known inequities in access to formal bereavement support...
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
“Ultimately, AI is not a magic box; it is simply a tool” AI is increasing being used in palliative care. Dr Amara Nwosu examines some of the pitfalls and possibilities in our latest blog. Read more 👉 www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/potenti...
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We are now on LinkedIn Find us here www.linkedin.com/company/peol...
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A fantastic line-up of speakers at our recent in-person PEOLC Network meeting. The last part of the afternoon was dedicated to the End of Life Matters (ELM) HIT which generated lots of discussion peolc.bristol.ac.uk/networks/ @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @shaun-qureshi.bsky.social
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Palliative Care Research Incubator @pri-uk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Last week's PRI webinar 'Writing for Publication' with Catherine Walshe is now available to watch on the PRI website pri-uk.org (click on Events and Recordings and scroll down to past events)
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Delighted to share this news story about Lucy Pocock's recent paper! @drpoco.bsky.social @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Coming up next week - book your free place now!
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Our digital lives after death: the elephant in the room we’re not addressing. In this blog, Sarah Stanley, Marie Curie Research Nurse, discusses the importance of including Digital Legacy in Advance Care Planning, the focus of her PhD. Read more 👉 www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/digital...
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
@policybristol.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @patients-association.org.uk @royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @age-uk.bsky.social k.bsky.social @mind.org.uk @thebhf.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Now Open! Submit an expression of interest by 17 July 👇
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Don't forget to book your place for our next meeting coming up on 30 June!
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NHS BNSSG ICB Research @bnssgresearch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Excited for the inaugural @bnssgresearch.bsky.social Research Showcase 2026? You should be! 🤩 We are ready & raring to go... 📆 1st June 2026 📍 BAWA, Bristol Full agenda for the morning and packed breakout sessions for the afternoon, plus posters, stalls, & networking. Follow #BNSSG26 on the day!
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
CAPC's latest newsletter includes a blog by Lucy Selman on the case for bereavement training @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE PEOLC Research Network Meeting, Tue 30 June, in-person at University of Bristol. We have a great line-up of speakers forms.office.com/pages/respon... @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @shaun-qureshi.bsky.social @jennykitzinger.bsky.social @natashabradley.bsky.social
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Introducing our next Research Grants Scheme, Opening 2 June – Care close to home, in and out of hours 💡Our new call for research seeks to fund projects of up to £150K. Researchers, find out more and submit your expression of interest from 2 June to 17 July - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
A yellow Marie Curie styled Daffodil saying: Announcing the Marie Curie Research Grants Scheme 2026, Care close to home, in and out of hours
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Patient Perspectives: Integrated Palliative Care for Heart Failure Services In an NIHR-funded, Marie Curie supported research project at Queen's University Belfast, researchers set out to understand gaps in palliative care integration for heart failure services.
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This Dying Matters Awareness Week, Good Grief Festival are relaunching their Grief and Bereavement in Primary Care course as a flexible, on demand course. Find out more & register here www.goodgrieffest.com/grief-in-pri... @lucyselman.bsky.social @goodgrieffest.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Grief and Bereavement in Primary Care - Good Grief
Our online course is designed for GPs and primary care professionals who want to build knowledge and skills in supporting bereaved patients.
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It's Hospice UK's Dying Matters Awareness Week and this year's theme is 'Let’s talk about Death and Dying'. The mission of Dying Matters is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaign... @lucyselman.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026 will take place from the 4-10 May. This year's theme is 'Let’s talk about Death and Dying'.
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
'Singing Through Bereavement and in End of Life Care’ 5pm today, as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week. This event explores how singing and music can help us express emotion and stay connected towards the end of life and in bereavement. Register here www.ticketsource.com/goodgrieffes...
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Dying Matters Awareness Week event: 7 May When Music Holds Us - Singing Through Bereavement and in End of Life Care (in-person event in Bristol) www.ticketsource.com/goodgrieffes... @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Dying Matters Awareness Week event: 6 May online webinar with Dr Emily Harrop: Understanding and Optimising the Benefits of Bereavement Support www.ticketsource.com/goodgrieffes... @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Very pleased to share PEOLC group member Lucy Pocock's new paper "Challenges in implementing an Electronic Palliative Care Coordination System (EPaCCS): Lessons learned from a realist evaluation in the South West of England" www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @drpoco.bsky.social
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Challenges in implementing an Electronic Palliative Care Coordination System (EPaCCS): Lessons learned from a realist evaluation in the South West of England
Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) were developed to improve information-sharing and coordination for people approaching the end of life. Despite longstanding policy support, ...
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Coastal Community & Creative Health @coastalcch.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Join us at Good Grief Hastings, 22-25 May. The festival will explore how creativity, conversation and community can help people support one another through grief and loss. 18hours.org.uk/good-grief-f... @lucyselman.bsky.social @profnigelsherriff.bsky.social @mobcommassets.bsky.social
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Good Grief Hastings - 18 Hours
A new festival exploring grief, love and loss is coming to Hastings Friday 22 May – Monday 25 May (Spring Bank Holiday) 2026 Good Grief Hastings will explore how creativity, conversation and community...
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Coastal Community & Creative Health @coastalcch.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
New online course: Grief & Bereavement in Primary Care, specifically designed for GPs & primary care professionals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in supporting bereaved patients & navigating conversations about grief, death & end of life www.goodgrieffest.com/grief-in-pri...
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Grief and Bereavement in Primary Care - Good Grief
Our online course is designed for GPs and primary care professionals who want to build knowledge and skills in supporting bereaved patients.
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Sarah Y @lavendercrew.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Open for submissions until 24 Nov 2026 #palliative @pccongress.bsky.social @sally-anne-fran.bsky.social @drbenbowers.bsky.social @peolcsw.bsky.social @wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social @pcrscommittee.bsky.social pls share
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Last Word: Doing Death Differently starts on BBC Radio 4 today and runs all week looking at how our attitudes to death, dying and the way we memorialise our dead have changed. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Lucy Selman advised on the series and is interviewed in today's episode. @lucyselman.bsky.social
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BBC Radio 4 - Last Word: Doing Death Differently - Episode guide
All episodes of Last Word: Doing Death Differently
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Good Grief Spring Festival today until Sunday. 10 online events featuring leading voices in bereavement, trauma and resilience. Live events are free. The programme explores grief, resilience, ritual, storytelling, trauma, nature, creativity and hope. www.goodgrieffest.com/spring-festi...
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Spring Festival 2026 - Good Grief
Join Julia Samuel MBE, David Kessler, Joseph Coelho and more for free online events exploring grief, resilience and hope.
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Very pleased to share PEOLC group member Emma Gilbert's new paper published in the International Journal of Prison Health @lucyselman.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social www.emerald.com/ijoph/articl...
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Last month, Lucy Selman, Professor of Palliative and End of Life Care at the University of Bristol, gave her inspiring inaugural lecture, reflecting on her career and the insights she has gained along the way. Watch the recording here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTzK... @lucyselman.bsky.social
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Prof. Lucy Selman - Vulnerability as Strength: A Journey in Palliative Care and Bereavement Research
YouTube video by The Grief Channel
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Good Grief Festival @goodgrieffest.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Coming soon: Good Grief Spring Festival 17-19 April 2026! 🌱A weekend of free online conversations about grief, resilience & hope. Speakers include: Julia Samuel MBE, David Kessler, Joseph Coelho OBE, Dr Lucy Hone, Prof. Mary-Frances O'Connor & Dr Frank Anderson 👉More info at: tinyurl.com/5n6nsmwe
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Spring Festival 2026 - Good Grief
Join Julia Samuel MBE, David Kessler, Joseph Coelho and more for free online events exploring grief, resilience and hope.
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Lucy Selman @lucyselman.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Feel free to come long/watch online if you're interested in hearing a bit about my work to date. www.eventbrite.com/e/lucy-selma...?
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Lucy Selman - Inaugural Lecture
Join us in celebrating Professor Lucy Selman at her Inaugural Lecture.
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Coming up next week on Tuesday 3 March 10am-12pm PEOLC Research Network Meeting. We have a great line-up of speakers. Book your place here forms.office.com/pages/respon... @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
💡Learn more about the NIHR JLA Rolling Funding Calls with a focus on Palliative and End of Life Care research in our upcoming webinar, 10 February 12-1pm. Register here - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7b2324...
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eapcvzw.bsky.social @eapcvzw.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Stay connected with the latest from the EAPC. Our monthly newsletter brings together key updates, research, opportunities, and the collective work shaping palliative care across Europe. 🔗 Read the latest edition: eapcnet.eu/newsletter/
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
📢 Do you work on a virtual ward /hospital at home service? 🧑‍⚕️ We need your help to make sure terminally ill people being cared for at home can get the pain relief and medication they need. Please share your insights with us 👉 southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/…
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Please register for our PEOLC research network meeting coming up on 3 March. We have a great lineup of speakers forms.office.com/e/DzCbuP8G1d @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Hospice UK @hospiceuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
"Palliative care must prioritise cultural humility and social justice.” This article underlines what hospices see every day: care is better when people’s own traditions and voices lead the way. www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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End-of-life care needs cultural humility and social justice
Cultural competency is not enough for palliative medicine to build trust and offer good deaths to all, write Jamilla Akhter Hussain , Rekha Vijayshankar , and Mary Hodgson Death, dying, and grief ar...
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eapcvzw.bsky.social @eapcvzw.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This week’s #EAPCblog ‘We have to be very creative to ensure that food once again becomes a source of pleasure, desire and consequently, hope. This is why it is so crucial to provide nutritional support to people as early as possible.’ bit.ly/4aUu0Zl
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Eating for pleasure, not pain
Many health and social care professionals contribute to palliative care – but a dietician may not be a role that first comes to mind.  For our palliative stories blog series, Raphaëlle Rouhier, a n…
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research @peolcsw.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
SAVE THE DATE: 3 March 10am-12pm Our next online network meeting is coming up soon. We have a great line-up of speakers, more details coming soon! @lucyselman.bsky.social @drpoco.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Last week @griefcentrebris.bsky.social was launched @houseofcommons.parliament.uk. Co-founders @lucyselman.bsky.social & @leseldawson.bsky.social were joined by MPs & grief experts from across the UK. Read Lucy's blog about the launch, why the Centre is needed & future plans. tinyurl.com/3csfju7c
Dr Lesel Dawson, Kerry McCarthy, Labour MP for Bristol East and Prof Lucy Selman.Dr Lesel Dawson and Prof Guy Poppy.Prof Lucy Selman addresses the audience.Dr Lesel Dawson, Dr Kathryn Mannix, Prof Lucy Selman and Baroness Finlay of Llandaff.
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NIHR ARC Wessex @arcwessex.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
University of Southampton are investigating access to medication for people in the last year of life in virtual wards / hospital at home services. If you work in these services please complete our survey southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please share with colleagues
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Eduardo Bruera @brueraeduardo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A nine-item daily self-care handbook for palliative care staff was surveyed (75% response). Most found it useful, especially hydration and asking/offering help. Adherence was high. During COVID-19, usefulness and adherence increased further. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36318801/
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Evaluation of a Daily Nine-Item "Handbook for Self-Care at Work" for Palliative Care Clinicians - PubMed
<span><b><i>Context:</i></b> A daily nine-item "Handbook for Self-Care at Work" was created to increase the well-being and satisfaction of the staff at the department of palliative care of a tertiary oncological center in the United States. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> To evaluate the perceived usefulness of</span> …
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Eduardo Bruera @brueraeduardo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A study of a 5-minute group meditation during palliative care rounds found 59% participation and high satisfaction. Participation was linked to perceived stress reduction and control, with many clinicians continuing meditation weekly outside rounds. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40285484/
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Evaluation of a Five-Minute Meditation Intervention During Weekly Palliative Care Clinical Rounds - PubMed
<span><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Palliative care professionals experience high levels stress and burnout. Meditation improves stress and well-being, with group interventions more promising than individual-level efforts. This study assessed participation, satisfaction, helpfulness, and integration of a fi</span> …
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Eduardo Bruera @brueraeduardo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A survey of palliative care staff evaluated a 13-item self-care checklist carried in lab coats. Among 82% respondents, most found it useful. Exercise ranked highest, visual arts lowest. Findings support feasibility of workplace self-care tools to address burnout. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32979518/
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Empowering the Health and Well-Being of the Palliative Care Workforce: Evaluation of a Weekly Self-Care Checklist - PubMed
Numerous opportunities were identified to improve the checklist and facilitate achievement of checklist items. Survey data will be used in the next checklist version.
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Bristol Centre of Grief Research & Engagement @griefcentrebris.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined our London launch, kindly hosted by @cajardinemp.bsky.social at the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk. The Grief Centre aims to make a genuine difference through interdisciplinary research that deepens our understanding of grief & improves support when it matters most
@lucyselman.bsky.social; @leseldawson.bsky.social@bristoluni.bsky.social@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
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Lucy Selman @lucyselman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
📣New paper: Shifting to online and telephone bereavement support provision during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study of bereavement service provider perspectives and lessons learnt for current practice Policy briefing: tinyurl.com/545efy49 Paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🚨Register now for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026! events.zoom.us/ev/Aq_RYaxKT...
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Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026
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MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
“Food for thought - How nutrition can impact mental health in advanced illness” - Mental Health and Wellbeing in Advanced Illness Network (MAIN) webinar 🗓 Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026 🕧 Time: 12:30-13:30 BST 📍 Online: Teams meeting 🔗 Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da93a0...
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