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News from Marie Curie UK for researchers, health and social care professionals and those affected by end of life care.
Together we’ll ensure a better end of life for all.
Together we’ll ensure a better end of life for all.
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Researchers – Three new commissioned research calls are open for application (below)
The aim is for evidence from these projects to inform our policy and campaigns activities.
Calls close Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. Details can be found on our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The aim is for evidence from these projects to inform our policy and campaigns activities.
Calls close Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. Details can be found on our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Researchers – Three new commissioned research calls are open for application (below)
The aim is for evidence from these projects to inform our policy and campaigns activities.
Calls close Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. Details can be found on our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The aim is for evidence from these projects to inform our policy and campaigns activities.
Calls close Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. Details can be found on our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Researchers – Three new commissioned research calls are open for application (below)
The aim is for evidence from these projects to inform our policy and campaigns activities.
Calls close Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. Details can be found on our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The aim is for evidence from these projects to inform our policy and campaigns activities.
Calls close Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. Details can be found on our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Prizes return for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026
In continuation with previous years, we will be presenting four awards. Two are now open for nomination of any researcher in the palliative and end of life care field:
In continuation with previous years, we will be presenting four awards. Two are now open for nomination of any researcher in the palliative and end of life care field:
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Prizes return for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026
In continuation with previous years, we will be presenting four awards. Two are now open for nomination of any researcher in the palliative and end of life care field:
In continuation with previous years, we will be presenting four awards. Two are now open for nomination of any researcher in the palliative and end of life care field:
"Every school needs a flexible bereavement policy, and all members of staff should feel confident in helping a bereaved pupil."
says Emma, 15, who was part of our Compassionate School Communities project in Northern Ireland, and features in our latest blog.🏫💛
www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/school-...
says Emma, 15, who was part of our Compassionate School Communities project in Northern Ireland, and features in our latest blog.🏫💛
www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/school-...
How can young people access bereavement support in schools?
Grief can impact anyone at any time, and that includes children. Many children may experience grief without having access to appropriate support.
www.mariecurie.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
"Every school needs a flexible bereavement policy, and all members of staff should feel confident in helping a bereaved pupil."
says Emma, 15, who was part of our Compassionate School Communities project in Northern Ireland, and features in our latest blog.🏫💛
www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/school-...
says Emma, 15, who was part of our Compassionate School Communities project in Northern Ireland, and features in our latest blog.🏫💛
www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/school-...
⏰ There's one week left to submit abstracts for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026!
The deadline to submit is Tuesday 21 October. Visit our website to find out more 👇
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The deadline to submit is Tuesday 21 October. Visit our website to find out more 👇
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
🚨Calling researchers - Submissions for abstracts and spotlight sessions for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026 are now open!
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
⏰ There's one week left to submit abstracts for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026!
The deadline to submit is Tuesday 21 October. Visit our website to find out more 👇
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The deadline to submit is Tuesday 21 October. Visit our website to find out more 👇
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
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Thank you to @rcn.org.uk #DigitalNursing and #PainandPalliativeCare for inviting me to talk all things #DigitalLegacy in #PalliativeCare.
🎙️Podcast link here: on.soundcloud.com/rJSvlejkY6BX...
#hpm #hapc #DigitalHealth
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social
🎙️Podcast link here: on.soundcloud.com/rJSvlejkY6BX...
#hpm #hapc #DigitalHealth
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Thank you to @rcn.org.uk #DigitalNursing and #PainandPalliativeCare for inviting me to talk all things #DigitalLegacy in #PalliativeCare.
🎙️Podcast link here: on.soundcloud.com/rJSvlejkY6BX...
#hpm #hapc #DigitalHealth
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social
🎙️Podcast link here: on.soundcloud.com/rJSvlejkY6BX...
#hpm #hapc #DigitalHealth
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social
Dr Katharine Weetman, Marie Curie Associate Professor Dr John MacArtney and team have recently published findings on the challenges posing current discharge processes, identifying patient experiences and highlighting suggestions for healthcare professionals, summarised below.
Latest paper with Katherine Weetman et al. on improving specialist palliative care discharge:
bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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August 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Dr Katharine Weetman, Marie Curie Associate Professor Dr John MacArtney and team have recently published findings on the challenges posing current discharge processes, identifying patient experiences and highlighting suggestions for healthcare professionals, summarised below.
The Chief Medical Officer for England’s 2023 Annual Report on Health in an Ageing Society identified that more research needs to include older people. That's why we've joined other organisations in signing a statement of intent and to take action.
Read more - www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
Read more - www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
August 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Chief Medical Officer for England’s 2023 Annual Report on Health in an Ageing Society identified that more research needs to include older people. That's why we've joined other organisations in signing a statement of intent and to take action.
Read more - www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
Read more - www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
🚨Calling researchers - Submissions for abstracts and spotlight sessions for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026 are now open!
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
August 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🚨Calling researchers - Submissions for abstracts and spotlight sessions for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026 are now open!
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Research opportunity in Scotland - An opportunity to participate in the Marie Curie-funded NU-GEST project at University of St Andrews
See more below👇
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See more below👇
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July 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Research opportunity in Scotland - An opportunity to participate in the Marie Curie-funded NU-GEST project at University of St Andrews
See more below👇
standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
See more below👇
standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Marie Curie funded SNAP in Prisons study team seeks a part-time Research Associate to join the project at the University of East Anglia.
Further details available 👇 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/16...
Further details available 👇 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/16...
Research Associate (RA2337) in University of East Anglia | UEA
View details and apply for this Research Associate (RA2337) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Research Associate
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July 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Marie Curie funded SNAP in Prisons study team seeks a part-time Research Associate to join the project at the University of East Anglia.
Further details available 👇 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/16...
Further details available 👇 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/16...
Are you a researcher interested in reviewing research funding applications? Join our College of Peer Reviewers!
Submit a submission of interest and find out more by visiting our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Submit a submission of interest and find out more by visiting our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
July 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Are you a researcher interested in reviewing research funding applications? Join our College of Peer Reviewers!
Submit a submission of interest and find out more by visiting our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Submit a submission of interest and find out more by visiting our website - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
⏰Planning on applying to our next research grants scheme? You have until 21 July 23:59 to return expressions of interest.
We’re delighted to announce that our Research Grants Scheme will be funded in partnership and is now open to applications.
Leeds Hospitals Charity and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will be part funding the scheme with dedicated funding pots.
Applications close 21 July
Leeds Hospitals Charity and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will be part funding the scheme with dedicated funding pots.
Applications close 21 July
July 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
⏰Planning on applying to our next research grants scheme? You have until 21 July 23:59 to return expressions of interest.
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social announce the projects awarded through our research funding partnership.
The projects aim to tackle the urgent need for better dementia-specific end-of-life care.
Find the individual projects ⬇️
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The projects aim to tackle the urgent need for better dementia-specific end-of-life care.
Find the individual projects ⬇️
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
July 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social announce the projects awarded through our research funding partnership.
The projects aim to tackle the urgent need for better dementia-specific end-of-life care.
Find the individual projects ⬇️
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
The projects aim to tackle the urgent need for better dementia-specific end-of-life care.
Find the individual projects ⬇️
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
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“The principle is simple. Care should happen as locally as it can.”
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
July 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“The principle is simple. Care should happen as locally as it can.”
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
It’s good to hear this from We Streeting (@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social).👏 Too many terminally ill people are being rushed to hospital in a crisis because they can’t get the care they need at home.
This has to change.
🎉Are you passionate about improving end of life care? Working in general practice?
➡️ Daffodil Standards Awards
🏅 7 categories – open to both clinical and non-clinical staff
🎁 Win free entry to the RCGP 2025 Annual Conference
📅 Deadline: 29 August 2025
🔗 Apply now: www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-res...
➡️ Daffodil Standards Awards
🏅 7 categories – open to both clinical and non-clinical staff
🎁 Win free entry to the RCGP 2025 Annual Conference
📅 Deadline: 29 August 2025
🔗 Apply now: www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-res...
July 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🎉Are you passionate about improving end of life care? Working in general practice?
➡️ Daffodil Standards Awards
🏅 7 categories – open to both clinical and non-clinical staff
🎁 Win free entry to the RCGP 2025 Annual Conference
📅 Deadline: 29 August 2025
🔗 Apply now: www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-res...
➡️ Daffodil Standards Awards
🏅 7 categories – open to both clinical and non-clinical staff
🎁 Win free entry to the RCGP 2025 Annual Conference
📅 Deadline: 29 August 2025
🔗 Apply now: www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-res...
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 6/6
An essential part of the service: Increasing the impact of Hospice Men's Sheds to benefit men’s wellbeing
An essential part of the service: Increasing the impact of Hospice Men's Sheds to benefit men’s wellbeing
June 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 6/6
An essential part of the service: Increasing the impact of Hospice Men's Sheds to benefit men’s wellbeing
An essential part of the service: Increasing the impact of Hospice Men's Sheds to benefit men’s wellbeing
💡Check out the AMRCs annual roundup of charitable research funding. We're proud to be an AMRC charity and actively partner with other members where priorities align.
Our annual infographic showcases the collective impact of our members and their incredible support for UK medical research.
AMRC charities invest in universities and the NHS, as well as supporting the R&D workforce from the earliest stages of their careers: shorturl.at/hocmR #CharityImpact
AMRC charities invest in universities and the NHS, as well as supporting the R&D workforce from the earliest stages of their careers: shorturl.at/hocmR #CharityImpact
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
💡Check out the AMRCs annual roundup of charitable research funding. We're proud to be an AMRC charity and actively partner with other members where priorities align.
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 5/6
Palliative and End of Life Care and Support for people living with HIV.
The aim of this project is to engage the HIV community to produce tailored resources to help them understand their options, such as support with advanced care planning.
Palliative and End of Life Care and Support for people living with HIV.
The aim of this project is to engage the HIV community to produce tailored resources to help them understand their options, such as support with advanced care planning.
June 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 5/6
Palliative and End of Life Care and Support for people living with HIV.
The aim of this project is to engage the HIV community to produce tailored resources to help them understand their options, such as support with advanced care planning.
Palliative and End of Life Care and Support for people living with HIV.
The aim of this project is to engage the HIV community to produce tailored resources to help them understand their options, such as support with advanced care planning.
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 4/6
Connection, Compassion, and Action - Achieving impact towards integrated palliative care through knowledge mobilisation
Connection, Compassion, and Action - Achieving impact towards integrated palliative care through knowledge mobilisation
June 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 4/6
Connection, Compassion, and Action - Achieving impact towards integrated palliative care through knowledge mobilisation
Connection, Compassion, and Action - Achieving impact towards integrated palliative care through knowledge mobilisation
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 3/6
Co-design of educational delirium resources to improve the care of people living with terminal illness, affected by delirium.
Co-design of educational delirium resources to improve the care of people living with terminal illness, affected by delirium.
June 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 3/6
Co-design of educational delirium resources to improve the care of people living with terminal illness, affected by delirium.
Co-design of educational delirium resources to improve the care of people living with terminal illness, affected by delirium.
New Research Impact Awards Announced 2/6
Promoting impact of the TIFFIN recommendations: co-producing a guidebook to support involvement in palliative care research for people with lived experience of homelessness.
Promoting impact of the TIFFIN recommendations: co-producing a guidebook to support involvement in palliative care research for people with lived experience of homelessness.
June 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
New Research Impact Awards Announced 2/6
Promoting impact of the TIFFIN recommendations: co-producing a guidebook to support involvement in palliative care research for people with lived experience of homelessness.
Promoting impact of the TIFFIN recommendations: co-producing a guidebook to support involvement in palliative care research for people with lived experience of homelessness.
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 1/6
Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social
Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 1/6
Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social
Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social
🚨New Commissioned Research Call Now Open for Wales-focused research
We’re seeking to fund research to improve our understanding of the scale and reasons for delayed hospital discharge for people living with a terminal illness in Wales.
Find out more - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
We’re seeking to fund research to improve our understanding of the scale and reasons for delayed hospital discharge for people living with a terminal illness in Wales.
Find out more - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
June 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🚨New Commissioned Research Call Now Open for Wales-focused research
We’re seeking to fund research to improve our understanding of the scale and reasons for delayed hospital discharge for people living with a terminal illness in Wales.
Find out more - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
We’re seeking to fund research to improve our understanding of the scale and reasons for delayed hospital discharge for people living with a terminal illness in Wales.
Find out more - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Priorities identified through the Marie Curie/James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership have guided our research grants scheme; end of life care in, and discharge from, hospitals.
Read the JLA blog to learn more👇
And visit the scheme page - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Read the JLA blog to learn more👇
And visit the scheme page - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
📢 @mariecurieuk.bsky.social has launched a funding opportunity that responds directly to the questions raised by patients, carers, and clinicians through the Palliative and End of Life Care Refresh PSP!
More info in our latest blog post ➡️ buff.ly/KlHMxgO
@mariecurieeolc.bsky.social
More info in our latest blog post ➡️ buff.ly/KlHMxgO
@mariecurieeolc.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Priorities identified through the Marie Curie/James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership have guided our research grants scheme; end of life care in, and discharge from, hospitals.
Read the JLA blog to learn more👇
And visit the scheme page - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
Read the JLA blog to learn more👇
And visit the scheme page - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
We’re delighted to announce that our Research Grants Scheme will be funded in partnership and is now open to applications.
Leeds Hospitals Charity and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will be part funding the scheme with dedicated funding pots.
Applications close 21 July
Leeds Hospitals Charity and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will be part funding the scheme with dedicated funding pots.
Applications close 21 July
June 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We’re delighted to announce that our Research Grants Scheme will be funded in partnership and is now open to applications.
Leeds Hospitals Charity and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will be part funding the scheme with dedicated funding pots.
Applications close 21 July
Leeds Hospitals Charity and Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity will be part funding the scheme with dedicated funding pots.
Applications close 21 July