Welcome to our March newsletter.
I would like to start by extending a warm welcome to AIIHPC’s new Programme Manager for Education and Practice, Martin McGinn. Martin has a rich background in Design, Healthcare disruption, and Community Nursing, and so brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this pivotal role. I’m sure Martin will be in contact with many of you in due course.
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for ‘Dignity in Care: The Human Side of Health Care Workshop’ with Dr Harvey Max Chochinov, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba which will take place in Dunadry, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland on 29 - 30 May 2024. I would urge you to book early to avoid disappointment, more details below.
We are also getting closer to the 6th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference, taking place on 25 - 26 April in Portlaoise, Republic of Ireland. Early bird rates have been extended for a short period so if you are attending, book soon. We look forward to meeting many of you there, more information below.
Also, see information on recently published reports, upcoming courses and research opportunities that may be of interest to you and your colleagues and networks.
I would like to remind you about our new ‘Newsletter Submission form’ that you can use to submit information on conferences, events, courses, jobs and other information that you would like us to include in our newsletter. See form at the end of this newsletter.
Finally, don’t forget to check out our ‘News from Members, Funders and Stakeholders’ and ‘Upcoming Events & Conferences’ sections below and please check the AIIHPC website for all activities and events here.
Karen Charnley,
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We are delighted to announce that registration has now opened for the Dignity in Care Workshop, which will take place in Dunadry, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland on 28-28 May 2024.
We look forward to welcoming and hearing the expertise of Dr Harvey Max Chochinov, who is a world leader in the area of dignity in care, with a particular focus on palliative care. Dr Chochinov’s seminal publications addressing psychosocial dimensions of palliation have helped define core-competencies and standards of upholding dignity in end-of-life care.
Designed to enhance the human side of health care, this workshop will focus on the role and application of dignity in all aspects of clinical practice. It will examine Dr Chochinov’s research in relation to dignity related challenges in care and will provide a detailed look at the clinical application of Dignity Therapy. The workshop will have an interactive element with a number of breakout sessions and aims to expand professionals’ ability to care for patients as people and broaden the community of like-minded clinicians and health and social care professionals.
Early bird rates are available until 19 April 2024. For more information see link and to register see link. Download Workshop Flyer here. Download workshop programme here.
Palliative Care Research Forum Northern Ireland (PCRF NI) ‘Palliative Care & Psychiatry Conference’ 31 May 2024 9am – 2pm, North Lecture Theatre, Queens University Belfast, MBC Building, Belfast
Professor Harvey Chochinov will be the keynote speaker at this conference which brings together the disciplines of palliative care and psychiatry has been organised by the palliative care research forum (PCRFNI). Further details to follow.
Registration via form (Link) For further information please email Dr Esther Beck at: e.beck@ulster.ac.uk and see poster (Link). Call for abstracts is open until Monday 15 April 2024, for further information see (Link)
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Speaker Spotlight: Prof Lorna Fraser- Professor of Palliative Care and Child Health, King's College London
We are looking forward to hearing from Prof Lorna Fraser who will present on Babies, Children and Young People with Life-Limiting Conditions; what does the data tell us? at the 6th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference, which will take place at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, ROI on 25 - 26 April 2024.
Lorna joined King's College London as Professor of Palliative Care and Child Health in November 2022. Her background is in clinical paediatrics and her research focuses on children and young people. She was the founding director of the highly successful Martin House Research Centre, a multi-disciplinary centre for research on the care and support of children and young people with life-limiting conditions, their families and the workforce that care for them. She has a portfolio of funding from the major funders, including two NIHR fellowships. Her main area of expertise is the use of routine data to influence policy and address healthcare inequalities. Her work has influenced national service specifications, children's palliative care funding, and vaccine prioritisation for children with COVID-19.
For further information and to register, visit: www.cpcc.ie. Please note early bird registrations are still open until the 20 March 2024.
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If you are a member of an AIIHPC member organisation, you can avail of associate membership of the EAPC. You can sign up for this free of charge and receive the discount to the EAPC conference through AIIHPC’s national association membership. Please find more information about AIIHPC member organisations here and more information about EAPC associate members here.
Registration for the conference is open. For more information, visit the conference page here.
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Martin McGinn has been appointed as Programme Manager – Education and Practice within AIIHPC and started with the Institute in late January 2024. The Programme Manager, Education and Practice supports AIIHPC’s member organisations and key stakeholders to deliver high quality education and practice initiatives to support the development of a well-trained palliative care community with the skills and abilities to respond to a wide variety of palliative care needs in a range of settings.
Martin was previously a Lecturer in Design at Ulster University since 2002, specialising in Product & Industrial and Service Design. His work focuses on using Design Thinking to revolutionize healthcare, which led to the co-design of 'Life & Time,' an innovative Out of Hours Nursing model for End-of-Life Patients. 'Life & Time' provides crucial services to rural communities, showcasing Martin's dedication to compassionate care. With expertise in 3D scanning and modelling, Rapid Manufacture and Systems Thinking, Martin is committed to enhancing patient experiences across healthcare.
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AIIHPC was delighted to support the Irish Cancer Society and South East Technological University (SETU) with the launch of the new research report ‘Energy Hardship for People with Palliative Care Needs at Home: Understanding Issues and Promoting Actions’ which took place in Buswells Hotel, Dublin on 21 February. Members of the Oireachtas and Seanad, as well as key stakeholders in palliative care were in attendance. During the launch there was a presentation on the perspectives of energy hardship from John Joyce, Voices4Care member; Anna Drynan Gale, Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse; Dr Brian Creedon, Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine, and Dr Suzanne Denieffe, Lead researcher on the project, from SETU. The event was chaired by Dr Claire Kilty, Head of Research, Irish Cancer Society and opened by Dr Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs, Irish Cancer Society. AIIHPC was one of the collaborators on this project with researchers from SETU, Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin.
On 28 February 2024, Dr Suzanne Denieffe, attended meetings of the Oireachtas to answer questions about the research findings.
For more information, please see the executive summary here and full report here.
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Caru is a continuous learning programme from nursing homes which has been developed by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) and the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) in collaboration with the HSE. This free quality improvement programme is available to all nursing home staff across Ireland. For more information, visit: www.caru.ie.
The aim of Caru is to support and improve the delivery of compassionate, person-centred, palliative, end of life and bereavement care to residents and family members in nursing homes.
Caru Evaluation
A preliminary evaluation report issued in January 2024 by the UCD Caru research team found that:
- Education sessions across all learning components are highly valued
- Positive experiences are widespread, with 80-99% of participants strongly endorsing activities and expressing a willingness to recommend the programme
- Participants in Project ECHO and quality improvement workshops express an intention to change practice
- Online webinars demonstrate the highest reach, attracting 400-600 attendees per session
Caru AIIHPC Webinars
The next Caru Webinar will take place on Thursday, 21 March 3.00-4.00pm – An update on the use and management of syringe pumps (syringe drivers) in residential care settings. Recordings of Caru webinars are available on the Caru Learning Hub area of the Palliative Hub Learning Platform.
Caru AIIHPC Project ECHO Nursing Home Knowledge Networks
Project ECHO, the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, is a tele-mentoring programme of learning, sharing and support that uses video-conferencing technology to connect people. Under the umbrella of the Caru Programme, AIIHPC will establish and manage a Project ECHO Nursing Home Knowledge Network in each of the HSE Community Health Organisation (CHO) areas.
To date, Project ECHO learning and support networks have been established and are underway in CHO2, CHO3, CHO6, CHO7 and CHO9. Membership of each ECHO network remains open to local public and private nursing homes. Project ECHO networks will be established in CHO1, CHO4, CHO5 and CHO8 later this year.
Enquiries about Caru AIIHPC Programme activities should be addressed to Miriam Ahern mahern@aiihpc.org.
Caru Workshops Have Commenced for 2024
The Regional Leads for the Caru Programme have had a busy start to 2024 with Caru Quality Improvement Workshops taking place across the country. The nine Regional Leads are responsible for delivering a four-part series of free Caru workshops, which are accessible to all public, private and voluntary sector nursing homes in Ireland. Learn more about the Caru Workshops.
Since the start of the year, eight groups of nursing home staff completed their fourth and final Workshop in the series in Portlaoise, Dublin, Tullamore, Enniscorthy, Sligo and Tipperary. The nursing home staff who completed the four workshops are now fully trained in the Caru Review Process. Those individuals will be returning to their organisations as Caru Leads to embed the process and share their learnings with colleagues.
March – June 2024 will continue to be busy with Caru Workshops spread across the country:
- Athlone, Westmeath (CHO8)
- Limerick City (CHO3)
- Waterford (CHO 5)
- Cork City (CHO 4)
- Newcastle, Dublin (CHO 7)
- Swords, Dublin (CHO 9)
- Stranorlar, Donegal (CHO 1)
- Ballina, Mayo (CHO 2)
The Caru Programme hopes to see over 200+ nursing home staff attending these workshops to be trained as Caru Leads. Caru Workshops are open to any designation of staff working in the nursing home sector. To register your interest in Caru Workshops please contact the Regional Lead for your CHO area.
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AIIHPC is pleased to have an integral role in this project, working with key stakeholders to carry out a review of the existing Palliative Care Needs Assessment eLearning Programme.
The aim of this project is to review the current PCNA programme content and to design an online programme that will enable healthcare professionals to be competent to initiate and conduct a palliative care needs assessment in all relevant clinical and residential settings.
The new eLearning programme will replace the previous blending learning programme and will be based on the Palliative Care Needs Assessment Guidance, follow link to view guidance Link.
The eLearning programme is being developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, Aurion, and the HSE. The PCNA Steering Group Meetings commenced in December 2023 and work is progressing at pace. The development of the programme is supported by AIIHPC as the team are supporting the development of the e-learning programmes content.
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Save the date - Expert Webinar on Technology and Healthcare
Speaker: Frances Cleary (above) South East Technological University, with invited guests. Date: 16 April 2024, 11.00-12.00
Further details to follow!
Over the coming year, the AIIHPC will be running a series of research webinars across a number of themes including research in clinical settings, health economics, funding/grant writing and building collaborative partnerships.
All Ireland Research Active Hospice Event, June 2024
AIIHPC is organising an All Ireland Research Active Hospice event, which will take place on 12 June 2024 in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. The aim of this event is to improve care for patients by bringing together research leads and representatives from hospices who are research active or interested in developing capability. The focus will be on sharing the results of a survey of hospice research activity and future capability to be circulated in coming month to encourage discussion on the opportunities and challenges in research in adult and children’s hospices on the island of Ireland, funding, governance, and partnerships with universities. We will also be inviting members of AIIHPC’s Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN) and Early Career Researcher Forum (ECRF) to attend the event.
We are delighted to announce Prof Christina Faull (pictured above) as a speaker at the event. Christina is a Professor in Palliative Care, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, Palliative Medicine & Research Lead, LOROS Hospice, Leicester and leads the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Hospice and Charity Consortium for palliative care research across the UK. More information about this event will be in next month’s newsletter.
Spotlight on Publications – Research identifies need for support for proactive deprescribing in hospices
Following a very interesting presentation on pharmacist-led deprescribing by Ciaran McAdam, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, which we listened to at last month’s Irish Association for Palliative Care Education and Research Seminar, a new publication in the journal Palliative Medicine caught our eyes. Co-authored by Palliative Care Research Network members, Dr Noleen McCorry and Dr Carole Parsons, this paper aimed to examine prescribing and deprescribing patterns in older people at the end of life, and determine how prevalent potentially inappropriate medication use is. The results were striking. Using data from 2018 on the last two weeks of the lives of 106 older people who died in three inpatient hospice units in Northern Ireland, the study found that most people received at least one potentially inappropriate medication until death. The research found that in the hospice setting, deprescribing was often reactive, rather than proactive in routine clinical practice. The authors called for deprescribing guidance, educational sessions, and training workshops which could assist clinicians to rationalise medicines use in this vulnerable population.
Update on pilot Special Interest Groups
The three pilot research Special Interest Groups have now all held their first online meetings, with great attendance and very interesting and informative discussions thanks to the diversity of the backgrounds of those involved. We wanted to thank and congratulate all those who have put in so much work to get the groups to this point. Each group is firmly focused on action and is using different ways to agree priorities and develop an action plan around them. We are all learning lots from the process, which we can share between the groups, and carry forward to future groups. We will be sharing updates on the plans and opportunities coming out of the groups as they develop.
It is not too late to get involved - see details below:
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PCRN Webinar Series Recording: Supporting families when an adult with significant caregiving responsibilities for children is at end-of-life
Prof Cherith Semple, Ulster University and PCRN member, and Dr Jeff Hanna, Ulster University and ECRF member, provided us with a great insight into their new free educational eLearning resource hosted by AIIHPC, which takes approx. 40 -50 minutes to complete. This Family-centred Cancer Care eLearning resource (FCCC-EoLED) includes the coproduced videos demonstrated during the webinar, alongside four additional videos and the ‘Talking, Telling and Sharing’ communication framework. The training is designed to equip health and social care professionals to support adults who are at end-of-life and have significant caregiving responsibilities for children <18 years.
The recording of this PCRN webinar is now available on The Palliative Hub Professional Past Events tab here. You can access the course here: Course: Family-Centred Cancer Care End of Life Education (FCCC-EoLEd) | AIIHPC (thepalliativehub.com). Please complete short pre and post-course surveys. On completion of both surveys you will obtain the course certificate.
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Time to Reflect - New Report commissioned by the Irish Hospice Foundation
Time to Reflect is the findings from a survey commissioned by Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) to explore the impact of COVID-19 and public health measures on the experiences and perceptions of the Irish population in relation to dying, death, and bereavement during this time. Read the full report Time to Reflect report.
The survey was completed by over 2,200 people across all demographics, on their experiences and views on death and bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic between November 2021 and February 2022. Time to Reflect is their story. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the end-of-life care and bereavement experiences of the Irish public during the pandemic. It also includes the experiences of healthcare workers in supporting patients and their families at end of life.
The European Grief Conference 2024, 11 - 13 November 2024, Dublin - Call for Abstracts Now Open.
EGC welcomes a broad range of abstracts on bereavement and grief-related topics with a focus on research, education/policy or practice aligned to levels of the public health model of bereavement. For the 2024 Dublin conference we especially welcome abstracts on suicide bereavement which will be curated into dedicated parallel sessions. Full details on the abstract call are available at link. Deadline for submission is 25 March 2024.
Upcoming courses at Milford Education Centre
Advanced Communication Skills Training for Health & Social Care Professionals working with patients with Life-Limiting Illnesses (The Susie Wilkinson Model) Course Dates (2 day course): 17-18 April and 22-23 October 2024 For more information and to book, see link.
The Palliative Approach - A Programme for RGNs Course Date: 5th March 2024, 08.30 - 16.00 (Link)
Clinical Skills programmes
- Venepuncture 12th March Book here
- Management and Replacement of Gastrostomy Tubes 9th April Book here
- Tracheostomy Care for Healthcare Practitioners 19th April Book here
The blended courses are divided into a theory and practical components. For more information on blended clinical programmes on offer and to book link.
Upcoming courses at the Irish Hospice Foundation - Professional Certificate in Children and Loss (Level 9) is now open for applications.
The 2024/2025 Professional Certificate in Children and Loss (Level 9) is now open for applications. Applications are invited from professionals whose work brings them into contact with children who are bereaved through a family death or parental separation. The course will be of interest to social workers, teachers, chaplains, social care workers, psychologists, counsellors and others who meet bereaved children in their work. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is the 7 May 2024. An online open information evening for prospective applicants who would like to learn more about the course will take place on 17 April. Register your place via link. For full course details, visit: link.
Hear from Patient and Carer Experts on their Involvement and Contribution to PalliatHeartSynthesis: Palliative Care in Heart Failure Project
AIIHPC member organisation Queen’s University Belfast is playing a lead role in this important project focused on caring for patients in the advanced stages of heart failure. The project team recognise the importance of actively involving patients and the public (PPI) in research so that health services are designed to meet their needs. In the PalliatHeartSynthesis project, PPI contributors have been actively involved in co-producing key recommendations for integrating palliative care and heart failure services (including a short animation). Co-led by Palliative Care Research Network members Dr Tracey McConnell, Marie Curie Senior Research Fellow, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast and Marie Curie, NI and Prof Joanne Reid, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, and funded by the National Institute for Health Research, the project includes the voice of patients and carers impacted by heart failure throughout.
This involved a number of steps to ensure all key stakeholders and target audiences got to hear from both patient and carer experts. These included informal meetings one week ahead of the larger stakeholder meetings where the agenda was shared so that PPI partners knew what to expect and provided them an opportunity to be reminded of how important their voice was in meetings, and in project outputs. Please check out the project website blog page where PPI partners shared feedback on their involvement in this project.
Of note is the quote from John:
“The atmosphere in all the Zoom (stakeholder) meetings was always warm and friendly, largely due to the approach and values of the project team which set the tone. The meetings were very stimulating, and this led me, on my own initiative, to do some mostly linguistic research around the term ‘palliative care’ and to a lesser extent, ‘heart failure’ as they are both increasingly controversial terms amongst health professionals let alone patients and carers, the health system’s clients or customers. To my surprise this short paper was taken in by the project team, tidied up and put on the project blog where it has been read and appreciated. I have never experienced this before on any of my PPI involvements these past several years.” John Burden.
For further information on the study please visit the project website (palliatheartsynthesis.co.uk) or contact Dr Tracey McConnell at t.mcconnell@qub.ac.uk.
Palliative Care (M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip.) TCD
The aim of this interdisciplinary course is to facilitate students to develop a comprehensive academic and evidence-based approach to their practice, to critically explore palliative care service provision. It is run in partnership with St. Francis Hospice, Dublin, with design and delivery input from Trinity’s School of Nursing and Midwifery. For further information email the course coordinator Zara Fay: zfay@tcd.ie or see (Link). Closing date for applications is 30 June 2024.
Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Children’s Palliative/Complex Care) University of Galway
Applications are now open for the University of Galway's Taught Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Children’s Palliative Care and Complex Care for the academic year 2024/25. This comprehensive program equips professionals with advanced skills to provide specialized care for children facing life-limiting illnesses. HSE Scholarships may be available for suitable candidates. Applications will close in May. Visit the official page for more details and to apply (Link).
Call for Bereaved Caregivers to take part in research study ‘Making Healthcare Decisions in the Context of Brain Cancer
Lorna Gurren, PhD student in Psychology in Dublin City University is completing research aiming to develop a practice guideline for clinicians for completing decision-making capacity assessments with brain cancer cohorts under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Fitzgerald, Dr. Lorraine Boran, and Dr. Louise Hopper (Assistant Professors of Psychology in Dublin City University). Given the timeliness of decision-making capacity under the new Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and related Amendment Bill (2022), the project aims to provide much needed guidance for clinicians in this space.
Lorna would like to interview bereaved caregivers of people with brain cancer about their experiences and perceptions of healthcare decision-making. Questions will pertain to caregivers’ past experiences of assisting their loved one with decision-making regarding their care and their perceptions of healthcare professional’s provision of decision-making support and advice. Participation would entail attendance at 1 qualitative interview lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. The interview could take place remotely or in person, depending on the preference of participations. A time and date of convenience for participants would be selected for interview. For further information on study, please see recruitment flyer (Link) or please contact Lorna via email at Lorna.Gurren3@mail.dcu.ie or by phone at 0851728811. For further information on the study, please see The Palliative Hub – Professional webpage (Link).
Opportunity to participate in research in the area of Children’s Palliative Care
- Are you a medical, health, allied health or social care professional working in a healthcare setting in Ireland?
- Do you work with parents of children with life-limiting severe disability/severe neurological impairment?
- Would you be open to sharing your views and experiences of providing grief and loss support to parents during the course of their child’s condition?
If you would like to learn more about this research project and how you can get involved, please contact Elaine Brennan, email: elaine.brennan3@ucdconnect.ie.
This research is funded by LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice through the McKenna Scholarship Award.
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Palliative Wound Care Survey - EWMA
The European Wound Management Association [EWMA] is working on a new document to provide clinicians with up-to-date information and recommendations for the management of palliative care wounds.
They are asking health care professionals to complete a short 18 item questionnaire to help us identify the current challenges they may have in managing such wounds and some key questions around the type and frequency of such wounds. The survey is open until 11 March 2024 and can be accessed at the following link. For more information about the survey, visit: link.
Neonatal Palliative Care: An Enhanced Course.
The International Children’s Palliative Care Network has released its newest e-learning course. The course has been developed in partnership with Alex Mancini-Smith, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care, who leads the National Neonatal Palliative Care Project in the UK. Alex is the Lead Editor of the textbook Neonatal Palliative Care for Nurses published by Springer 2020 on which this course is based. The course is designed to enhance knowledge of, and confidence in, neonatal palliative care for health professionals and support workers who are involved in the delivery of care to infants and their families. The course is freely available on ICPCN’s ’s e-learning platform: www.elearnicpcn.org.
New report from Hospice UK
Hospice UK has recently published a report on digital health and inclusion in palliative and end of life care. The report explores different ways that digital health might be used in the delivery of palliative, end of life care and bereavement services. It also highlights the potential risk of digital exclusion when introducing digital services. For more information, visit: link.
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13. Upcoming Events and Conferences
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2024
MARCH
6 - 9 March, in-person , 4th International Conference on End-of-Life Law, Ethics, Policy, and Practice (ICEL4), Salt Lake City, Utah. This event promises a thought-provoking program on a broad range of end-of-life issues. This is a multidisciplinary, multisectoral, and multinational conference, with presenting disciplines including, but not limited to, law, medicine, nursing, philosophy and bioethics, and sectoral representation spanning practitioners, academics, NGOs, and regulators and policymakers. For more information, see link.
13 March, in-person , Irish Psychosocial Oncology Network Conference 2024 ‘Enhancing Psychosocial Cancer Care and Survivorship in Ireland’ Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James's Hospital Dublin 8. The conference is kindly supported by National College of Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, and the National Cancer Control Programme. It is endorsed by the International Psycho-Oncology Society. As tickets are limited, early registration is encouraged! Registration and conference details are available here: link. Call for abstracts is open until 16 February 2024, for further details see link.
14 March 2024 13.00 - 14.00- EAPC Webinar- Why we need to study palliative care education and training? Presented by the EAPC Reference Group on Education and Training, featuring palliative care education studies and discussion on next steps. To register, see link.
12 - 15 March 2024, in-person, Advanced European Bioethics Course “Suffering, Death and Palliative Care”, Nijmegen, Netherlands, organized by the section of Healthcare Ethics, IQ healthcare, (Radboudumc University Medical Centre). Aim of the course is to educate participants on a range of ethical issues related to suffering and dying, palliative care and medically assisted death.
For more information please visit our website.
26 March, online, How can we help you to support trans and gender diverse people? Hospice UK.
To register your interest, please email Liv Warnes from your workplace email.
APRIL
18 April, in person, Raising the Bar: Leading in Quality and Safety Clinical and HR Leaders Conference | Hospice UK, the Grand Hotel Leicester.
22 – 24 April 2024, in person, 24th International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC24) ‘‘Taking the leap: making integrated care a reality for people and communities’, ICC Belfast. For further information, see link.
24 April, online, Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act Conference 2024
The 2024 Assisted Decision Making Act Conference will take place on 24 April and this year’s theme is ‘One Year on- What have we learned? It will build on the 2023 event by examining the practical application and legal developments. For more information and to register, visit link.
24 April, virtual, SAWUBONA (We See You): Promoting Equity through research in Palliative Care Conference, Loros Training in partnership with Hospice UK Link to further information link
Academics, clinicians, early career researchers, and post-graduate students are all invited to join us for this free one-day virtual conference which will showcase and debate the work currently being undertaken in tackling inequity in palliative care through research and the ways forward.
25 - 26 April, in-person, 6th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference, Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland. More information at www.cpcc.ie. Download conference flyer at link. Early bird rates extended to 4 March.
MAY
8 – 9 May 2024, 16th International Dementia Conference ‘Diversity in Dementia: Embracing Differences, Connecting Minds’, Engaging Dementia, Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar, call for abstracts extended until 12pm, 14 February 2024, see website for further information on abstracts link.
15 May 2024, in-person, Save the date: Seminar Improving quality of life and wellbeing for people with a serious illness and their carers, Barcelona, Spain. For more information, see link.
16-18 May, in-person, European Association for Palliative Care World Research Congress, Barcelona, Spain. For more information, see link.
29 - 30 May, in-person , Dignity in Care: The Human Side of Health Care with Dr Harvey Chochinov, Dunadry Hotel and Gardens, Dunadry, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. For more information, visit: link.
31 May, in-person, Palliative Care Research Forum Northern Ireland (PCRF NI) ‘Palliative Care & Psychiatry Conference’ North Lecture Theatre, Queens University Belfast, MBC Building, Belfast. Professor Harvey Chochinov will be the keynote speaker at this conference which will bring together the disciplines of palliative care and psychiatry has been organised by the palliative care research forum (PCRFNI). Registration via form (Link). For further information please email Dr Esther Beck at: e.beck@ulster.ac.uk and see poster (Link) Call for abstracts is open until Monday 15 April 2024, for further information see (Link).
JUNE
6 & 7 June 2024, online, CDAS Conference 2024 - Death and Communities, University of Bath,
Full details can be found on this web page – submissions should be made using link.
OCTOBER
10 October, in person , Northwest Hospice ‘Explorations’ National Palliative Care Conference- Download Save the Date flyer at link.
15 – 18 October, in-person, McGill International Palliative Care Congress, Montreal, Canada, see link for further information (Link). Call for abstracts open until 8 March.
There is also a pre-conference workshop, in English and French, entitled PalliPsych: applying psychiatric and psychotherapeutic insights to enrich palliative care, further details will be available shortly.
22 - 25 October, in person, 8th Public Health Palliative Care International Conference ‘Building Bridges’, Bern, Switzerland. For further details and to register, visit link.
NOVEMBER
6 November- Save the Date: Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Annual Conference 2024. More information will be available in due course.
11-13 November, in person, European Grief Conference, Dublin.
EGC welcomes a broad range of abstracts on bereavement and grief-related topics with a focus on research, education/policy or practice aligned to levels of the public health model of bereavement. For the 2024 Dublin conference we especially welcome abstracts on suicide bereavement which will be curated into dedicated parallel sessions. Full details on the abstract call are available here (Link) . Deadline for submission is 25 March 25. For more information, visit (Link).
26 – 28 November, in person, Hospice UK National Conference, Glasgow – save the date.
If you would like to submit a news item for our newsletter, you can access the form here- Newsletter submission form. Please let us know if you have any feedback by contacting our Communications Manager, Yvonne McCahill, email: ymccahill@aiihpc.org.
Please consult the AIIHPC website for our events listing which details conferences and events on the island of Ireland and internationally www.aiihpc.org
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