It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that the Campaign to End Loneliness will close in April 2024. This comes on the back of the decision to close the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, who have generously hosted us since 2021. Read more: campaigntoendloneliness.org/closure-statem…

Registrations are open for the Marie Curie virtual Research Conference ‘Improving End of Life for All’. The Tues 6 Feb morning session focuses on carers and bereavement For more info and to register: mariecurie.org.uk/research/annua…

So sorry to see the organisation I devoted five years to is going to close.

Whoever forms the next government will be leading a country in which improvements in life expectancy have stalled and where the health of the poorest communities has got worse. This undermines the economy, public services and our health and wellbeing. theguardian.com/inequality/202…

📣 The debate on hospice funding has been rescheduled for Monday 22nd April. We need to see as many MPs as possible there to talk about this important topic, and what needs to be done to ensure hospices are well supported now and long into the future.

A senior role of Research Manager is open in the Marie Curie EOLC Research Management & Impact team. Apply if you have considerable experience in managing research awards + evidencing their impact on policy and practice. You will join a great team! bit.ly/3UHfsCo

It's been a pleasure working with Alison and Gail on this important issue

HCA role within pall care at home is undervalued and unrecognised. Dáire Lawlor 👻 Supports the Strikes created this beautiful piece which we hope will help to raise the awareness of multifaceted role of HCA. EAPC VZW #EAPC2024 National Association for Hospice at Home (NAHH) AIIHPC Early Career Researcher Forum Marie Curie EOLC The RCN

So glad to hear this great news about the Campaign continuing and pleased to see it's in such capable hands. Good Luck to the new team!

Our new research, conducted in partnership with Marie Curie Research Centre, Cardiff, found strong support among the public and parents for including grief education in school curriculums – a key recommendation of the UK Commission on Bereavement. Read the report here➡️ shorturl.at/DWGQM

Excited to share that our paper evaluating bereavement training for teachers as part of Marie Curie NI #SchoolBereavementProgramme is now live. Findings indicate it is essential that teaching staff are equipped to recognise and support grief in pupils. spcare.bmj.com/content/bmjspc…

“If we don’t talk about death & dying in the classroom, how will children, young people & teaching staff build the confidence & skills they need to have these conversations when we really need to” Jenny Fogarty #bereavementEd St Mary's University

“It is OK to feel angry or sad, don’t pressure children to be happy” Paige McCarthy at #BereavementEd One in every 29 children will lose a parent, carer or sibling - one in every primary school classroom. St. Mary's University Anna Lise Gordon Winston's Wish

‘People with terminal illness require support with their financial situation to ensure their wellbeing is not negatively impacted’ Vital too that palliative care services adapt to suit the needs of the patient and don’t unwittingly exacerbate this financial insecurity

I've been working on this campaign and so far we've already had 3,000 people sign our petition. Please add your name!

An opportunity has arisen to join my wonderful Policy and Public Affairs team Marie Curie Policy & Public Affairs

Well done #Walthamstow #E17 - hate will always lose! #OneLove ♥️

Together, we can make sure terminally ill people in Bridgwater and Burnham and beyond have the support they need at the end of their lives. Thanks for visiting our stand Ashley Fox MP

Thanks for making time to meet the Marie Curie team at #ConservativeConference, Richard Fuller, Chairman of the Conservative Party

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.