Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research
@peolcsw.bsky.social
Group of Bristol University professionals conducting palliative and end-of-life care research. Coordinated by Charlotte Chamberlain, Lucy Selman and Lucy Pocock https://www.bristol.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/projects/palliative-end-of-life-care
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
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)
Delighted to share this news story about Lucy Pocock's recent paper! @drpoco.bsky.social @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social
Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · 4w agoAn evaluation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) in southwest England has found that the digital end of life planning system is not delivering expected benefits. 👉Read the news: tinyurl.com/3ezrfhap #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #DigitalHealth #GPSky @nihrspcr.bsky.social
Coming up next week - book your free place now!
Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research@peolcsw.bsky.social · 3mo agoBOOK 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
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 · 2mo agoDo you have more than one long-term health condition or know someone who does? Do you work in a professional or voluntary role providing healthcare, care or support? If so, please complete this short survey about what matters. Your views will help us shape future research. 🙏 👉tinyurl.com/mwax938m
Now Open! Submit an expression of interest by 17 July 👇
MarieCurieEOLC@mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 3mo agoIntroducing 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...
Don't forget to book your place for our next meeting coming up on 30 June!
Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research@peolcsw.bsky.social · 3mo agoBOOK 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
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!
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
Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur latest #PrimaryCare research newsletter is out now! Includes: 🔹quick updates on recent research findings 🔹latest blog posts on our research & how we do it 🔹upcoming events 🔹studies open to recruitment 👉 tinyurl.com/2w4pzt2e #GPSky #PharmSky #FamilyMedicine @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
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
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...
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.
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
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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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
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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'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...
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
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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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
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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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
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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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...
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.
goodgrieffest.com
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
BBC Radio 4 - Last Word: Doing Death Differently - Episode guide
All episodes of Last Word: Doing Death Differently
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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...
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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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...
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
Prof. Lucy Selman - Vulnerability as Strength: A Journey in Palliative Care and Bereavement Research
YouTube video by The Grief Channel
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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
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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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...?
Lucy Selman - Inaugural Lecture
Join us in celebrating Professor Lucy Selman at her Inaugural Lecture.
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · 5mo ago🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to Prof @lucyselman.bsky.social who will be delivering her Inaugural Lecture @bristoluni.bsky.social, on 24 March 2026, 5-7pm. Title: 'Vulnerability as Strength: A journey in palliative care and bereavement research'. All welcome! 🎟️Tickets: tinyurl.com/6kfyjfwv @sapc.ac.uk
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Bristol Palliative and End of Life Care Research@peolcsw.bsky.social · 5mo agoComing 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
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
