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A world-leading initiative led by King's College London that is transforming the future of health and care
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At the first Better Health & Care Summit, researchers, professionals and communities came together to explore how we can build sustainable health and care systems – from recognising the careforce to rethinking health & care systems.

Read the highlights 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-bet...
Shaping the future of care at the Better Care & Health Summit 2025 | King's College London
The Better Health & Care Hub Summit 2025 explored the importance of careforce, innovation and lived experiences in shaping the NHS of the future of health and care systems.
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How can care for people with advanced illness and dementia better support independence, dignity and meaning at the end of life?

▶️Catch up on our latest webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFQ2...
Supporting independence and dignity in advanced illness and dementia
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November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Last chance to grab tickets for our lunchtime webinar tomorrow!

Exploring how we can better support independence, dignity & quality of life for people with dementia and advanced illness with Professor Matthew Maddocks & Dr Liam Gabb

🗓 6 Nov | 1–2 pm
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November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
📅 Save the date! 4 Dec, 1–2pm

Our Dec webinar will be on improving health and care for the next generation

Hear from experts on innovative, family-centred care for children with complex health needs.

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October 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Join us on 6 Nov (1–2pm GMT) for our next webinar:

💡 Supporting independence and dignity in advanced illness and dementia

Hear new research on mobility, independence & end-of-life dementia care.

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Supporting independence and dignity in advanced illness and dementia – Microsoft Teams, Thu 6 Nov 2025 - Join us for the latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, exploring new ap...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
King’s researchers Irene Higginson & @sbajwah.bsky.social contributed to the MABEL trial, published today in @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social, examining the role of morphine in chronic breathlessness.

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Morphine for chronic breathlessness (MABEL) in the UK: a multi-site, parallel-group, dose titration, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
We found no evidence that morphine improves worst breathlessness intensity. Further research is needed to understand whether there is any role for morphine in chronic breathlessness, but our findings ...
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September 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 What stops LGBT+ people with advanced illness from getting the affirming care they deserve – and how can we change that?

Dr Katherine Bristowe shares research & solutions at the next @kingsbetterhchub.bsky.social webinar

🗓 2 Oct | 1–2 pm
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Select tickets – Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams
Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams, Thu 2 Oct 2025 - Join us for our latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we expl...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Better #mentalhealth and #palliativecare need inclusive, practical solutions

Join us at 1 pm on 2 Oct to hear from:
👶 Iryna Culpin – on family-based interventions for parental depression
🌈 Katherine Bristowe – on LGBT+ experiences of advanced illness care

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Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams, Thu 2 Oct 2025 - Join us for our latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we expl...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Don't miss our next webinar exploring the ways we can support #mentalhealth and #LGBT+ people facing serious illness ❤️‍🩹🏳️‍🌈

🗓️1pm, 2 Oct
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Select tickets – Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams
Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams, Thu 2 Oct 2025 - Join us for our latest session in the Better Health & Care webinar series, where we expl...
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September 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
At the first Better Health & Care Summit, researchers, professionals and communities came together to explore how we can build sustainable health and care systems – from recognising the careforce to rethinking health & care systems.

Read the highlights 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/the-bet...
Shaping the future of care at the Better Care & Health Summit 2025 | King's College London
The Better Health & Care Hub Summit 2025 explored the importance of careforce, innovation and lived experiences in shaping the NHS of the future of health and care systems.
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
👶🧩 A King’s-led project is transforming rehab for children with hemiplegia by putting parents at the centre of care.

Discover the new co-designed guide supporting families from diagnosis onward.

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How a King's-led project is transforming early rehabilitation for…
Parents of children with hemiplegia often find it difficult to access clear, reliable guidance in the early stages after diagnosis. Researchers at King’s are working to change that.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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People with MLTC often face fragmented care and have many appointments – some nearly 30 in just two years.

Managing multiple meds (polypharmacy) adds complexity.

Learn more in our #MLTCinsights series:
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/7cdgra-Wrfk
🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/mtwt5ajy
MLTC INSIGHTS | Video 1 | Defining MLTC–ARC panel on terminology, epidemiology & overcoming barriers
This panel discussion explores what “multiple long-term conditions” (MLTC) really means, why the words we use matter, and how common these conditions are. The group also talks about the main…
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September 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Walking can be exhausting for people living with serious illnesses, and walking aids often add to the burden.

Researchers from @kingsnmpc.bsky.social & @kingsnmes.bsky.social are working with patients to redesign rollators and frames that truly support independence.

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Designing better mobility support for people living with advanced illness
Researchers at King’s College London are co-designing affordable, low-tech mobility devices with people with advanced illness.
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September 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
If you are interested in hearing new research related to #T2D and #GestationalDiabetes, then don't miss out on our free webinar tomorrow at 1pm - open to all!
Join our next webinar sharing new approaches to diabetes care – from reducing stigma in gestational diabetes through tailored messaging, to peer-led education for young adults with type 2 diabetes.

📅 Thu 4 Sep | 1-2 pm

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September 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
⏳ Just 1 week to go until our next webinar!

Don't miss the discussion on innovative ways to support the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes.

🎟️ Register here: buytickets.at/betterhchub/...
August 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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From the development of interview topic guides to study logo design, patients and public involvement members have been helping to shape new research into experiences of #pregnancy and #midwiferycare for women with multiple long-term conditions. #PPI 👇

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How patients and the public are helping to shape new research into experiences of pregnancy and midwifery care for women with multiple long-term conditions
ARC South London researchers are working alongside patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) members to better understand how pregnant women with two or more long-term health conditions use...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Join our next webinar sharing new approaches to diabetes care – from reducing stigma in gestational diabetes through tailored messaging, to peer-led education for young adults with type 2 diabetes.

📅 Thu 4 Sep | 1-2 pm

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August 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
As populations age, care systems must evolve. 👵🏽👨🏻‍🦳

In this blog, King’s Professors Matthew Maddocks & Catherine Evans share how their online MSc equips health and care professionals to lead ageing care with compassion, evidence & strategy.

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Health and Care Strategies for Ageing Populations MSc: A conversation
Discover expert insights in this Q&A with King’s College London professors on how their MSc prepares professionals to lead in ageing population care.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How can we build more inclusive, compassionate approaches to lifelong mental health? 🧠

Join us on 2 Oct to hear about:
👨‍👩‍👧 Family dynamics & postnatal depression
🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive care for LGBT+ people with advanced illness

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August 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Great to see King's nursing students sharing their ideas and opinions with Wes Streeting 👏

This week, they met to discuss the government's new Graduate Guarantee
“It's wonderful to have a plan” – James, BSc Adult Nursing student at @KingsCollegeLon, after meeting Wes Streeting at @uclh.bsky.social

The new Graduate Guarantee promises greater certainty for nursing & midwifery graduates.

Read more about the visit: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-n...
King's nursing students meet Wes Streeting to discuss the government's new Graduate Guarantee
Students from the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care met the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care at UCLH this week
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August 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How can we better support the health and wellbeing of people with diabetes?

Join this webinar on 4 Sept to hear new approaches to:
✨ Reducing gestational diabetes stigma
✨ And co-designing support for young adults with type 2 diabetes

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Select tickets – Supporting the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes – Microsoft Teams
Join us for our latest session in the  Better Health & Care webinar series, where we explore innovative approaches to suppo...
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August 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The future of health & care is inclusive, sustainable and community-led.

Join us 10 Sept in London for the Better Health & Care Summit.

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Select tickets – Better Health & Care Summit – Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre
Join us for the Better Health & Care Summit, a half-day event exploring how we can scale inclusive, sustainable and communi...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Save the date 🗓️

Join us on 2 Oct at 1 pm for a webinar on inclusive approaches to mental health and advanced illness care.

Hear from leading researchers tackling intergenerational and LGBT+ health inequalities.

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Select tickets – Inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and advanced illnesses – Microsoft Teams
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August 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Collaboration in health research sounds great – until timelines, targets, and tensions get in the way 😅

Watch back this webinar, where Gerry McGivern takes a practical look at what helps (and hinders) real-world partnerships

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July 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Collaboration in health research sounds great – until timelines, targets, and tensions get in the way 😅

Watch back this webinar, where Gerry McGivern takes a practical look at what helps (and hinders) real-world partnerships

youtu.be/4AP6D9Y6yp0
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July 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🔍 How can we better support people with type 2 and gestational diabetes – not just clinically, but emotionally, socially and long-term?

Join our next webinar on 4 Sept on stigma, tailored education & the power of co-designed care

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Select tickets – Supporting the lived experiences of people with non-type 1 diabetes – Microsoft Teams
Join us for our latest session in the  Better Health & Care webinar series, where we explore innovative approaches to suppo...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM