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catherinewalshe.bsky.social
Professor of Palliative Care. Nurse. International Observatory on End of Life Care, Lancaster University. Editor, Palliative Medicine. #academicsky #hpm #hapc
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Our new paper explores the impact of circumstances early in the COVID-19 pandemic on experiences of death & dying in care homes. With colleagues from Lancaster, Newcastle & Sheffield Universities. @ioelc.bsky.social @nancypreston.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social Full paper link rdcu.be/ebmVF

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

At @palliativemedj.bsky.social we try hard to help make papers better - its nice to hear that this is appreciated. Sure we don't always get it right of course, and so dependent on our lovely reviewers.

First vin chaud of the season. ❄️

I've updated the second of my #palliativecare starter packs with lots of people worth a follow in the #hpm #hapc #hapc25 field! The first linked to in my profile. go.bsky.app/E8o273Y

Just published, a second paper from Annie's PhD after a deal of work... well done her! @catherinewalshe.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

New to BlueSky @ioelc.bsky.social . Please do give them a follow for news on research and education relating to #palliativecare! #hpm #hapc @nancypreston.bsky.social @sheilapayne1.bsky.social

Happy to have a conversation with anyone about this programme. Please do just email to set up an informal conversation or to get information.

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

Blistering polemic from @tomforth.co.uk on the way the north of England has been disadvantaged over decades by government in and from Westminster. Love this bit on R&D.

I welcome the Palliative Care Commission, with some fabulous commissioners. But where is the nursing voice? Of 21 commissioners why 10 medical doctors and only 1 person with a nursing background? #hpm #hapc #nursing @alisonleary1.bsky.social palliativecarecommission.uk/commissioners

I welcome the Palliative Care Commission, with some fabulous commissioners. But where is the nursing voice? Of 21 commissioners why 10 medical doctors and only 1 person with a nursing background? #hpm #hapc #nursing @alisonleary1.bsky.social palliativecarecommission.uk/commissioners

Multiple points of system failure were identified in continuous subcutaneous infusion incident reports. #hpm #hapc #palliativecare. buff.ly/40tH6XT

The motivation of using error data for patient safety improvements conflicts with the inability to address errors that occur external to the organization. #hpm #hapc buff.ly/4fNOOjW

Great to be part of the team delivering this first publication from the Horizon Europe funded In-Touch project, focused on improving care for people with advanced #dementia. bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #hpm #hapc

Bookings still available for this FREE webinar (by yours truly) exploring why you might want to do a PhD and the options available to people. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52c1a4... #hpm #hapc #palliativecare

I've just been updating my #palliativecare starter pack(s). This is the link to the second of two packs: go.bsky.app/E8o273Y You can find pack links in people's profile. Hope this is helpful. #hpm #hapc

Just a couple of days left to apply for this exciting senior research post in #palliativecare. Look forward to seeing your applications! #hpm #hapc

Wonderful celebratory day today with our wonderful alumni NaveenSalins, receiving the prestigious alumni award, and the marvellous Jane Lowers. #hpm #hapc

Interested in studying for a #PhD? I'm going to be covering why you might do one, what it entails, what it could lead to, funding options and some of our courses here at Lancaster focused on #palliativecare. #hpm #hapc #research

#hpm #hapc #palliativecare #blackburn

Interested in studying for a #PhD? I'm going to be covering why you might do one, what it entails, what it could lead to, funding options and some of our courses here at Lancaster focused on #palliativecare. #hpm #hapc #research

#hpm #hapc #palliativecare #blackburn

I have updated #palliativecare starter pack #2 and also check out #1 on my profile. Hope helpful! #hpm #hapc #hospice go.bsky.app/E8o273Y

How do we enhance public understanding of #OrdinaryDying? #PalliativeCare peeps, will you be at Palliative Care Congress 2025? Who has ideas & experience about public engagement? Suggest wise voices & effective campaigns from around the globe - there's lots to learn if we listen to each other.

Covid positivity rates have fallen this week, but flu and RSV have risen sharply. RSV rates are rising fast, particularly amongst those under five years old.

Calling all people living with cancer in the UK please share your experiences confidentially in our survey 4dpicture.eu

Great study on the huge amount of work & delays in getting governance approvals for low risk research. Completely resonate with this 😓. It’s not (cost-)effective and ultimately slows down improvements to patient care

Interested in pursuing a #PhD related to #palliativecare? Come along to our no strings attached webinar 15th Jan 12 GMT. We will cover the why, what, where and so what. #hpm #hapc #research #PhDlife #phdchat events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52c1a4...

I heartily recommend it!

What a fantastic opportunity to work within a great team. 👇👇

Interested in pursuing a #PhD related to #palliativecare? Come along to our no strings attached webinar 15th Jan 12 GMT. We will cover the why, what, where and so what. #hpm #hapc #research #PhDlife #phdchat events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52c1a4...

'The implementation of current Health Research Authority approval processes for low risk staff research has the potential to use more NHS organisational resources than the research study itself.' The governance burdens of research highlighted. bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Are you looking for your next, and more senior, post to further your #palliativecare research career? Do you want to work on creating your own research portfolio? Really exciting post available here. Happy to chat. #hpm #hapc

🚨🚨 We are super excited to be partnering with Sue Ryder to offer this Senior Research Fellow post. Very happy to discuss with potential candidates. @nancypreston.bsky.social Please RT. #hpm #hapc #palliative care hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...