Dr Kathryn Mannix
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
Former palliative care doctor
Campaigning for better public understanding & conversations about dying
Writer: With The End In Mind & Listen
Speaker
Hopeful despite the circumstances.
www.kathrynmannix.com
Campaigning for better public understanding & conversations about dying
Writer: With The End In Mind & Listen
Speaker
Hopeful despite the circumstances.
www.kathrynmannix.com
Ceilings of TREATMENT.
We don't stop caring.
We don't stop caring.
Would I expect the oncologist to say there are no chemo options? Or is it the preserve of the referring respiratory doc post MDT?
Should the cardiologist tell the family that the patient’s MIRACLE2 score is 7 therefore no PCI right now?
Or should ICU in person communicate the ceilings of care?
Should the cardiologist tell the family that the patient’s MIRACLE2 score is 7 therefore no PCI right now?
Or should ICU in person communicate the ceilings of care?
February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Ceilings of TREATMENT.
We don't stop caring.
We don't stop caring.
This is who runs my social media accounts.
February 1, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This is who runs my social media accounts.
Last few places for our Kiwi CBT skills training!
Kathy Burn is on her way to Aotearoa, where she will teach days 1&2 at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington on Feb 19 & 20.
She & I will follow up with two online evening sessions in April & May.
All booking via ANZSPM www.anzspm.org.au/Web/Web/Even...
Kathy Burn is on her way to Aotearoa, where she will teach days 1&2 at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington on Feb 19 & 20.
She & I will follow up with two online evening sessions in April & May.
All booking via ANZSPM www.anzspm.org.au/Web/Web/Even...
January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Last few places for our Kiwi CBT skills training!
Kathy Burn is on her way to Aotearoa, where she will teach days 1&2 at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington on Feb 19 & 20.
She & I will follow up with two online evening sessions in April & May.
All booking via ANZSPM www.anzspm.org.au/Web/Web/Even...
Kathy Burn is on her way to Aotearoa, where she will teach days 1&2 at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington on Feb 19 & 20.
She & I will follow up with two online evening sessions in April & May.
All booking via ANZSPM www.anzspm.org.au/Web/Web/Even...
I've been supporting the team working towards Compassionate Gateshead, and they are holding their first Festival of Compassion in February and March. There are some great events and fantastic speakers.
Take a look at the programme here
www.compassionategateshead.org/festival
and join me for...
Take a look at the programme here
www.compassionategateshead.org/festival
and join me for...
January 23, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I've been supporting the team working towards Compassionate Gateshead, and they are holding their first Festival of Compassion in February and March. There are some great events and fantastic speakers.
Take a look at the programme here
www.compassionategateshead.org/festival
and join me for...
Take a look at the programme here
www.compassionategateshead.org/festival
and join me for...
Doesn't this just make sense?
Possibly similar for other LTCs.
Possibly similar for other LTCs.
patients with advanced cancer, the first unscheduled hospitalization may serve as a prognostic indicator of poor survival and a potential trigger for palliative care referral.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40715739/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40715739/
First unscheduled hospitalization in advanced cancer as a prognostic indicator of poor survival and trigger for palliative care referral - PubMed
In patients with advanced cancer, the first unscheduled hospitalization may serve as a prognostic indicator of poor survival and a potential trigger for palliative care referral.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
January 22, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Doesn't this just make sense?
Possibly similar for other LTCs.
Possibly similar for other LTCs.
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
Only 5 days until the 1st episode of Sick Society! Give us a follow and like on your favourite #podcast platform and never miss an episode! This series we are joined by some fantastic guests, so here's a little taster thread of some of them. #podcastlife #podcaster open.spotify.com/show/33LsgUy...
Why Health Misinformation Thrives on Guilt and Uncertainty
open.spotify.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Only 5 days until the 1st episode of Sick Society! Give us a follow and like on your favourite #podcast platform and never miss an episode! This series we are joined by some fantastic guests, so here's a little taster thread of some of them. #podcastlife #podcaster open.spotify.com/show/33LsgUy...
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
Debunking Myths About Dying
✔️Care in the last days of life
✔️Terminology
✔️Challenges of identifying this phase of life
+ resource & info about #OrdinaryDying
▶️ TY for your leading wisdom in this area @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-148
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✔️Care in the last days of life
✔️Terminology
✔️Challenges of identifying this phase of life
+ resource & info about #OrdinaryDying
▶️ TY for your leading wisdom in this area @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-148
#AdvanceCarePlanning
January 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Debunking Myths About Dying
✔️Care in the last days of life
✔️Terminology
✔️Challenges of identifying this phase of life
+ resource & info about #OrdinaryDying
▶️ TY for your leading wisdom in this area @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-148
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✔️Care in the last days of life
✔️Terminology
✔️Challenges of identifying this phase of life
+ resource & info about #OrdinaryDying
▶️ TY for your leading wisdom in this area @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-148
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
📣 @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social’s incredible webinar is now up on our homepage for you to catch up! 📣
Kathryn takes us through the communication journey for ICU patients and families with valuable take away messages and wisdom from an inspirational career.
It’s one not to miss!
www.epcin.uk
Kathryn takes us through the communication journey for ICU patients and families with valuable take away messages and wisdom from an inspirational career.
It’s one not to miss!
www.epcin.uk
EPCIN
End of life & Palliative Care in the ICU research Network
www.epcin.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
📣 @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social’s incredible webinar is now up on our homepage for you to catch up! 📣
Kathryn takes us through the communication journey for ICU patients and families with valuable take away messages and wisdom from an inspirational career.
It’s one not to miss!
www.epcin.uk
Kathryn takes us through the communication journey for ICU patients and families with valuable take away messages and wisdom from an inspirational career.
It’s one not to miss!
www.epcin.uk
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
Hey #buyastrangerabook day fans!
I have another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
I have another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
www.biggreenbookshop.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Hey #buyastrangerabook day fans!
I have another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
I have another offer to tell you about.
@lacrapule.bsky.social has sent me a tenner to buy someone the book of their choice.
So, if there's a paperback that you've been desperate to get hold of, this may be your chance.
Get in touch!
UK only
It's #BuyAStrangerABook day at @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
It's my birthday, so I'm celebrating by buying someone a book, in gratitude for the book-buying public that has been so kind to me.
Info etc ⬇️
It's my birthday, so I'm celebrating by buying someone a book, in gratitude for the book-buying public that has been so kind to me.
Info etc ⬇️
More lovely #buyastrangerabook day fun.
It's @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social birthday, and to celebrate this, Kathryn is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20!
Any book.
So, if there's something in particular you're after, get in touch.
UK only
It's @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social birthday, and to celebrate this, Kathryn is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20!
Any book.
So, if there's something in particular you're after, get in touch.
UK only
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day!
The grooviest day of all.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
January 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
It's #BuyAStrangerABook day at @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
It's my birthday, so I'm celebrating by buying someone a book, in gratitude for the book-buying public that has been so kind to me.
Info etc ⬇️
It's my birthday, so I'm celebrating by buying someone a book, in gratitude for the book-buying public that has been so kind to me.
Info etc ⬇️
I've just ordered myself some birthday flowers from my faves @BloomandWild.
They've given me a share code: £10 off for you, plus £10 credit for me when you use it.
I use flower arranging as a re-charge, so your flowers are a boost for me, too.
bit.ly/KMflowers26
They've given me a share code: £10 off for you, plus £10 credit for me when you use it.
I use flower arranging as a re-charge, so your flowers are a boost for me, too.
bit.ly/KMflowers26
Get £10
Get £10 at Bloom & Wild.
bit.ly
January 11, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I've just ordered myself some birthday flowers from my faves @BloomandWild.
They've given me a share code: £10 off for you, plus £10 credit for me when you use it.
I use flower arranging as a re-charge, so your flowers are a boost for me, too.
bit.ly/KMflowers26
They've given me a share code: £10 off for you, plus £10 credit for me when you use it.
I use flower arranging as a re-charge, so your flowers are a boost for me, too.
bit.ly/KMflowers26
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
Proudly recommended reading your Lancet prize winning essay today to my leadership course group today @donnawakefield.bsky.social proud as you're a social media friend.
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Proudly recommended reading your Lancet prize winning essay today to my leadership course group today @donnawakefield.bsky.social proud as you're a social media friend.
Why won't Bluesky let me post photos?
January 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Why won't Bluesky let me post photos?
Announcement for Twelfth Night:
I have decided not to remove our Christmas decorations before my birthday in mid-January.
I feel better already.
I have decided not to remove our Christmas decorations before my birthday in mid-January.
I feel better already.
January 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Announcement for Twelfth Night:
I have decided not to remove our Christmas decorations before my birthday in mid-January.
I feel better already.
I have decided not to remove our Christmas decorations before my birthday in mid-January.
I feel better already.
We made it. Whether we relished 2025 or were clinging on in desperation, the new year is arriving.
Time does that.
No resolutions from me other than to remain curious. It helps to deal with the unpredictability of... well, everything.
Time does that.
No resolutions from me other than to remain curious. It helps to deal with the unpredictability of... well, everything.
December 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We made it. Whether we relished 2025 or were clinging on in desperation, the new year is arriving.
Time does that.
No resolutions from me other than to remain curious. It helps to deal with the unpredictability of... well, everything.
Time does that.
No resolutions from me other than to remain curious. It helps to deal with the unpredictability of... well, everything.
A Christmas present from @drjrubenstein.bsky.social & Dr Tammy Pegg.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
🔥 New video release
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
Can We Talk About CPR?
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A Christmas present from @drjrubenstein.bsky.social & Dr Tammy Pegg.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
We know the quality of early bereavement support has a lasting effect on mental health, yet there's little training available for GPs - who are in a position to note a death and act to support the bereaved.
Here's expert-led, evidence-based, bite-sized GP training ⬇️
@royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social
Here's expert-led, evidence-based, bite-sized GP training ⬇️
@royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social
📢 New course alert!
Designed with GPs, 'Grief & Bereavement in Primary Care' features world-leading experts, practical tips & evidence-based resources. Learn how to support bereaved patients effectively & compassionately. Early-bird discount ends 6 Jan
Sign up today goodgrieffest.com/the-grief-ac...
Designed with GPs, 'Grief & Bereavement in Primary Care' features world-leading experts, practical tips & evidence-based resources. Learn how to support bereaved patients effectively & compassionately. Early-bird discount ends 6 Jan
Sign up today goodgrieffest.com/the-grief-ac...
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We know the quality of early bereavement support has a lasting effect on mental health, yet there's little training available for GPs - who are in a position to note a death and act to support the bereaved.
Here's expert-led, evidence-based, bite-sized GP training ⬇️
@royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social
Here's expert-led, evidence-based, bite-sized GP training ⬇️
@royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social
Delighted to have been invited to speak at @careforthedying.bsky.social webinar.
Can we discuss progressive illness & dying without extinguishing hope?
I think we can. I think we do.
Join us to ponder on Dec 11th, noon -1pm GMT.
It's online, & free to attend.
Info ⬇️
Can we discuss progressive illness & dying without extinguishing hope?
I think we can. I think we do.
Join us to ponder on Dec 11th, noon -1pm GMT.
It's online, & free to attend.
Info ⬇️
Join our free webinar on Dec 11 2025 12-1pm GMT (1-2pm CET), as @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social explores the ways in which honest, compassionate conversations can reshape hope at the end of life ⬇️
🔗 www.bestcareforthedying.org/webinars
#eolc #PalliativeCare #hapc #hpm #hpmglobal
@eapcvzw.bsky.social
🔗 www.bestcareforthedying.org/webinars
#eolc #PalliativeCare #hapc #hpm #hpmglobal
@eapcvzw.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Delighted to have been invited to speak at @careforthedying.bsky.social webinar.
Can we discuss progressive illness & dying without extinguishing hope?
I think we can. I think we do.
Join us to ponder on Dec 11th, noon -1pm GMT.
It's online, & free to attend.
Info ⬇️
Can we discuss progressive illness & dying without extinguishing hope?
I think we can. I think we do.
Join us to ponder on Dec 11th, noon -1pm GMT.
It's online, & free to attend.
Info ⬇️
I love this artist's interpretation of our beautiful British birds.
It's hard to push one's own work (I feel the same about my books), so please look her up and enjoy adding her gorgeous work to your Christmas shopping.
@juliaallum.bsky.social
#birds #art #gifts
It's hard to push one's own work (I feel the same about my books), so please look her up and enjoy adding her gorgeous work to your Christmas shopping.
@juliaallum.bsky.social
#birds #art #gifts
I can’t compete with the big retailers so I’m doing something different for Black Friday.
Receive a free greetings card of choice with every print or calendar purchase.
Don’t put it in your basket, just leave a note at checkout what card you’d like & I'll add it to your order :)
Receive a free greetings card of choice with every print or calendar purchase.
Don’t put it in your basket, just leave a note at checkout what card you’d like & I'll add it to your order :)
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I love this artist's interpretation of our beautiful British birds.
It's hard to push one's own work (I feel the same about my books), so please look her up and enjoy adding her gorgeous work to your Christmas shopping.
@juliaallum.bsky.social
#birds #art #gifts
It's hard to push one's own work (I feel the same about my books), so please look her up and enjoy adding her gorgeous work to your Christmas shopping.
@juliaallum.bsky.social
#birds #art #gifts
Two spaces left for our online training 'CBT Skills for physical healthcare practitioners.'
All info and applications via links in the original post ⬇️
All info and applications via links in the original post ⬇️
Fancy joining our online CBT basics training?
Info and application via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
Feedback from past participants is very positive. Places fill quickly.
See you there?
Info and application via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
Feedback from past participants is very positive. Places fill quickly.
See you there?
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Two spaces left for our online training 'CBT Skills for physical healthcare practitioners.'
All info and applications via links in the original post ⬇️
All info and applications via links in the original post ⬇️
See you all later!
📣 It’s today! 📣
We can’t wait to see you this evening and to hear from the wonderful @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
⏰ 6pm GMT
🔗 The Zoom link will be in our free Members’ Area www.epcin.uk
We can’t wait to see you this evening and to hear from the wonderful @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
⏰ 6pm GMT
🔗 The Zoom link will be in our free Members’ Area www.epcin.uk
If you're invested in high quality palliative care and haven't heard @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social speak, you are missing out!
If you have, you'll know what a fantastic opportunity this is to come and listen and engage with Kathryn on "Talking about Dying".
📣 Join us 13th November 6pm GMT
If you have, you'll know what a fantastic opportunity this is to come and listen and engage with Kathryn on "Talking about Dying".
📣 Join us 13th November 6pm GMT
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
See you all later!
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
I am really excited to announce that, in partnership with the BMJ, JME Practical Bioethics has launched it's first issue! Available open access here: jmepb.bmj.com/content/1/1
#bioethics #medicalethics #ethics #medsky
#bioethics #medicalethics #ethics #medsky
JME Practical Bioethics: 1 (1)
JME Practical Bioethics: 1 (1)
jmepb.bmj.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I am really excited to announce that, in partnership with the BMJ, JME Practical Bioethics has launched it's first issue! Available open access here: jmepb.bmj.com/content/1/1
#bioethics #medicalethics #ethics #medsky
#bioethics #medicalethics #ethics #medsky
Reposted by Dr Kathryn Mannix
I just wrote an article in @bmj.com about dying. #RIP Ma. Thanks @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for the education.
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@jkdhesi.bsky.social @drrachelclarke.com @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@jkdhesi.bsky.social @drrachelclarke.com @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social
Scarlett McNally: Understanding dying teaches us about living
My mother recently died peacefully at the age of 90. On her final morning she was briefly awake, surrounded by loving family, and then she gently slipped away. I was reminded of Kathryn Mannix’s excel...
www.bmj.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I just wrote an article in @bmj.com about dying. #RIP Ma. Thanks @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for the education.
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@jkdhesi.bsky.social @drrachelclarke.com @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
@jkdhesi.bsky.social @drrachelclarke.com @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social
Today's moment of gratitude is for hands, seed trays and a veg patch.
I promise I have scrubbed myself clean since this photo 😁
I promise I have scrubbed myself clean since this photo 😁
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today's moment of gratitude is for hands, seed trays and a veg patch.
I promise I have scrubbed myself clean since this photo 😁
I promise I have scrubbed myself clean since this photo 😁
I knocked my favourite vase off a window ledge a few minutes ago.
It fell too fast for me to reach it.
It hit the wooden floor with a 'boom!'
Then it rolled in an arc and came to rest.
Unbroken.
Thought I'd share a tiny piece of good news today.
What's yours?
It fell too fast for me to reach it.
It hit the wooden floor with a 'boom!'
Then it rolled in an arc and came to rest.
Unbroken.
Thought I'd share a tiny piece of good news today.
What's yours?
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I knocked my favourite vase off a window ledge a few minutes ago.
It fell too fast for me to reach it.
It hit the wooden floor with a 'boom!'
Then it rolled in an arc and came to rest.
Unbroken.
Thought I'd share a tiny piece of good news today.
What's yours?
It fell too fast for me to reach it.
It hit the wooden floor with a 'boom!'
Then it rolled in an arc and came to rest.
Unbroken.
Thought I'd share a tiny piece of good news today.
What's yours?