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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.
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“Getting a PPI blue stamp from a prestigious palliative care organisation like Marie Curie is such an achievement – we are all very proud.”
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The image shows Richard Keagan-Bull, a researcher with a learning disability, during the analysis of themes and findings from the workshop. The workshop was funded through the prize money awarded in the Tammy Prescot award.
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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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...
An image of a question mark with the text - Three new calls for commissioned research projects. Applications close December 12th 2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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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:
A Marie Curie branded image reads Marie Curie Research into Practice conference award nominations are now open. Nominations close 9 january 2026
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🚨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...
Conference submissions are open. We are welcoming abstract and spotlight session submissions for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2026.
August 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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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The image reads: Have you or a loved one experienced palliative care? We'd like to heard from you. Researchers at the University of st andrews are inviting patients are caregivers to take part in a research interview exploring views on a new NHS tool designed to support earlier access to palliative care. What's involved? A one to one interview lasting 40 to 60 minutes, online, by phone or in person. You'll receive a £20 voucher for your time. We're looking for adults 18+ across Scotland especially from communities that may face health inequalities, who are currently receiving palliative care or are currently supporting a loved one who receives palliative care. for more information, contact eg243@st-andrews.ac.uk
July 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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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...
Join our college of Peer Reviewers. Email research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk if you are interested.
July 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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@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...
July 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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🎉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...
July 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🚨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...
An image describing the new research call. New Commissioned Call. Up to 40 thousand pounds for research to understand delayed hospital discharge in wales. Email research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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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
June 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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📢 We're excited to announce our next Research Grants Scheme – Improving PeoLC in Hospitals.

We’re looking to fund research to improve quality of care, and discharge, for people with palliative and end of life care needs in hospital.

Open 3 June. More info- www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
May 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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🚨New Commissioned Research Call Now Open!
We're seeking research to review the GP contract in England, and make recommendations to improve care for people in the final year of life 🩺
Find out more - www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
May 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Help shape ambulance services for people in their last year of life🚑
Marie Curie have funded the ParAid study.
Want to be involved? Contact the team or fill out this expression of interest: forms.office.com/e/adbmHDSc1b
April 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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The Death Literacy Research Network led by Dr Michelle Edwards are having their first webinar on the 23rd May to explore ways of understanding death literacy in Wales. Register with the link below:
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April 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Cody Dock and Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department UCL present Cycles of Life.

Join us at Cody Dock for a unique evening of short talks and conversation, exploring different approaches to mortality.

Open to all. More details here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycles-of-...
April 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Join the in person MAIN Workshop for Researchers, 8th May

The Mental Health and Wellbeing in Advanced Illness Network, are inviting researchers to a grant writing event; an opportunity to seek collaborators or advice on applying for research grants.
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April 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Did you catch the new research priorities for palliative and end of life care?

Check out this short video to learn how Marie Curie and partner organisations worked with people with lived experience to refresh the list.

Check out our blog for more - www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/researc...
April 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Marie Curie funded research is looking into the palliative and end of life care research workforce. Can you help?

The sessions seek to explore your views on the findings and implications for growing the palliative care research workforce in the UK. See below post for details 👇
March 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Marie Curie Liverpool Hospice-based Physiotherapist, Colette Parfitt, is awarded the Susie Wilkinson Award 2025!

Colette was nominated for research on generating evidence of staff confidence in the Falls Early Warning Score (FEWs), an inpatient assessment tool to reduce the number of falls.
An image of award winner Colette Parfitt, marie curie physiotherapist An image of the susie wilkinson award trophy
February 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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We’re excited to announce the launch of new research priorities for palliative and end of life care!

These have been created in a project with the JLA and other partner organisations, including co-funders the ESRC and @mndassoc.bsky.social, and guided by people affected by a life limiting illness.
The top 10 new priorities for palliative and end of life care research are: How do people with dementia experience end of life? How can palliative and end of life care better meet their needs and those of their carers, friends and families? How can NHS, social services and charities work more collaboratively to provide joined-up care that better meets the needs of people with a serious life-limiting illness and their carers, friends and families? What kinds of palliative and end of life care and support need to be in place to enable people to die well at home? What skills do staff need? What helps or hinders the delivery of care at home? What are the best ways to provide personalised palliative and end of life care that meets all the physical, mental, practical, social and spiritual needs of a person with a serious life-limiting illness? How can palliative and end of life care better meet the complex needs of people with multiple health conditions? How can communication and care co-ordination be improved across the teams of health and social care professionals caring for people with any serious life-limiting illness? What skills, training and information do carers, friends and family members need to be able to care for someone who is dying at home (e.g. giving medicines safely by injection, managing incontinence, moving people)? What is the impact (pros and cons) of upskilling the people giving care? How can the quality of palliative and end of life care in hospital be improved? What helps or hinders improvement? What are the best ways to provide palliative and end of life care, support and advice at all hours (24/7 or out of hours)? How can palliative and end of life care better meet the needs of people who live alone, or are socially isolated?
February 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Join our Research into Practice Conference 2025, 11 - 14 February

Hey BlueSky! If you haven't yet registered for our free, online conference, do so now mariecurie.ivent-pro.com/events/resea...
We'll be joined by prominent presenters across palliative and end of life care research.
February 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM