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International Observatory on End of Life Care

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The International Observatory on End of Life Care undertakes research and education to improve palliative and end of life care. Home of the PhD in Palliative Care. Lancaster University, UK. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/health-and-medicine/research/ioelc/

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Feb 5

Applications now open for our well-established, international, online PhD in Palliative Care. Book an appointment with our admissions tutor @catherinewalshe.bsky.social via [email protected]. Read more about this distinctive, highly regarded programme here: lnkd.in/eNrwCv4U

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Aug 20

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 · Aug 14

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.

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎉🎉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 · Aug 14

🎉🎉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 · Jun 19

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 · Jun 19

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 · Jun 18

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

International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Jun 18

🚨🚨 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

International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎉🎉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 · Jun 9

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👇🏾
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Paper 👇🏾
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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

Sage Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care · Episode

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Jun 4

🎉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 · May 31

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 · May 31

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

International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · May 30

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 · May 29

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 · May 29

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 · May 29

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 · May 29

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 · May 29

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 · May 25

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

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#palliativecare #hpm #hapc

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Lancaster University @lancasteruni.bsky.social · May 19

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

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.

theconversation.pulse.ly

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Amara Nwosu @amaranwosu.bsky.social · May 1

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

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#medsky

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International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Apr 14

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...

International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Apr 10

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

International Observatory on End of Life Care @ioelc.bsky.social · Apr 9

We are delighted to be partnering with @sueryder.bsky.social to develop this partnership focused on developing research in #palliativecare and #bereavement #hpm #hapc

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Lancaster launches partnership with national palliative care and bereavement charity Sue Ryder - Lancaster University

A Lancaster academic will be at the forefront of research into palliative care and bereavement support, as the University joins with a national charity.

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