AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Network members, Prof Veronica Lambert, DCU and Dr Samantha Smith TCD and Prof Lorna Fraser King's College London presenting on paediatric palliative care research at the 20th World Congress of EAPC in Prague.

Planning is well underway for Palliative Care Week 2026. The campaign theme this year is 'It's Not What You Think.' Get in touch if you have plans for events or activities. Let's support each other to raise awareness of palliative care. #pallcareweek. Contact us at: [email protected].

AIIHPC May newsletter is out now, check out the new AYA resources on The Palliative Hub, the Palliative Care Week theme for 2026 and ways you support us in raising awareness of palliative care during campaign week 6-12 September. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/AIIHPC-MayNews.

This week, we are supporting Hospice UK's Dying Matters Awareness Week. This week provides us with a moment to encourage all communities to get talking about death in whatever way, shape or form works for them. Find resources at https://tinyurl.com/DyingMattersWeek.

Pursuing cultural humility: confronting bias and creating meaningful engagement Rev Daniel Caldwell, Lead Chaplain in Atlantic Technological University and Lecturer in Palliative and End of Life Care. #cpcc2026

Great to hear Northern Ireland paediatric palliative care updates from Dr David Graham, Consultant Paediatrician, Northern Ireland Regional Paediatric Palliative Care Network. #cpcc2026

Day 2 of the 7th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference with Dr Feargal Twomey, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Milford Hospice & HSE Mid West, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care, HSE/RCPI. ‘implementation of the Prof Bee Wee report‘ #cpcc2026

Ethical considerations in perinatal palliative care: a relational approach-Dr Sophie Bertaud, Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK closes day 1 of #cpcc2026

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll Mac Neill addresses the 7th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference in Limerick today and thanks all working in children’s palliative care for their public service and their commitment to families and to kindness. #cpcc2026

‪@aiihpc.bsky.social‬ Contributing Vs Inhibiting factors in Resilience #cpcc2026 Dr Abby Rosenberg #cpcc2026.

Keynote speaker, Dr Abby R. Rosenberg, Chief, Pediatric Palliative Care, @danafarber.bsky.social, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, U.S.A commencing 2 days of learning & connection- The science and the art of resilience: 5 lessons from patients, communities, and society. #cpcc2026

Dr John Allen opens the 7th All Island Children’s Palliative Care Conference in Limerick this morning & speaks of the relevance of the conference theme ‘Stronger Together.’ We look forward to hearing from Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill later, aiihpc.org/minister-for.... #cpcc2026

The scene is set here in Limerick for the 7th All Island Children's Palliative Care Conference. We are delighted to be here to support this important event and hear developments in children's palliative care across the island of Ireland and abroad. Visit: www.cpcc.ie for more details. #cpcc2026

Just 1 week left to book your place at the 7th All Island Children's Palliative Care Conference. Up to 12 CPD credits and 11 hrs approved by NMBI. Register at www.cpcc.ie. #cpcc2026

Just 2 days left to cast your vote for the Palliative Care Week 2026 campaign theme. Click on this link www.tinyurl.com/Campaigntheme2026 or scan the QR code below.

Help us to choose a campaign theme for Palliative Care Week 2026 (6-12 Sept), our annual public awareness campaign. Just click on link www.tinyurl.com/Campaigntheme2026 or scan the QR code below. #HaveYourSay #PCW2026 #palliativecare

Last chance to register for this webinar taking place tomorrow, 'Update on Eating and Drinking for Comfort in Palliative and End of Life.' Book now at https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar26Mar2026

The next AIIHPC Caru Webinar is Thurs, 26 March, providing an 'Update on Eating and Drinking for Comfort in Palliative and End of Life Care,' exploring the role of SLT, why eating and drinking becomes difficult at end of life, how to help & more. Register: https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar26Mar2026.

The all new Palliative Hub- Research site has easy access to a wealth of information. For example, you can search palliative care publications in one place with the new searchable publications feature, check it out- https://palliativehubresearch.com/research-updates/publications/ #healthresearch

Dr Feargal Twomey, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care, HSE/RCPI will present on Implementation of the 'Bee Wee' Report at the 7th All Island Children's Palliative Care Conference in Limerick, 23/24 April. Register now for early bird rate- www.cpcc.ie. #cpcc2026

Reminder: 1 day left to book for this webinar 'Children's Palliative Care in the Community.' Not to be missed for all working in this area and other stakeholders. Register at www.tinyurl.com/webBeeWee

Check out our March newsletter out now for important news and updates from the palliative care sector, The brand new Palliative Hub-Professional website and much more... https://tinyurl.com/Marchnews26

Check out our February newsletter with news on our recruitment for new members for Voices4Care, our volunteer group, updates on the 7th All Island Children's Palliative Care Conference, our conference and events listing and much more... https://tinyurl.com/Februarynews26

Join our volunteer group, Voices4Care and become part of a group of people working together to help to improve palliative care for people with palliative care needs now or in the future and their families. For more information, visit: www.aiihpc.org/voices4care/ #UseYourVoice #IVY2026

Still time to register for tomorrow's Caru AIIHPC Webinar, 'Minding you, minding me-Fostering resilience within ourselves as we care for others' presented by Shane Martin, Chartered Psychologist. https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar22Jan26

The next Caru AIIHPC Webinar takes place this Thurs, 22 January, 3-4pm. The topic is Minding you, minding me. Fostering resilience within ourselves as we care for others and will be presented by speaker: Shane Martin, Chartered Psychologist. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar22Jan26

Webinar: Palliative Care Across Continents: Comparable & Contrasting Palliative Care Observations from Northern Ireland to Queensland – Reflections from Churchill Fellowship, will take place on Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2pm-3pm. Registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/WebJanuary

Closing Thursday, 15 Jan. AIIHPC Bursary and Fellowship Awards aim to support AIIHPC ECRF and AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Network members from AIIHPC member organisations by fostering meaningful research in palliative care across the Island of Ireland. https://tinyurl.com/researchawards26

Webinar: Palliative Care Across Continents: Comparable & Contrasting Palliative Care Observations from Northern Ireland to Queensland – Reflections from Churchill Fellowship, will take place on Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2pm-3pm. Registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/WebJanuary

Check out our January newsletter with lots of updates, including the AIIHPC Bursaries and Fellowships-deadline extension until Thurs, 15 January. Also, early bird registration for the 7th All Island Children's Care Conference is now open, and much more. Read here-https://tinyurl.com/Januarynews26

Are you planning to attend the 7th All Island Children's Palliative Care Conference on 23/24 April 2026 at the Limerick Strand Hotel? Reminder: Early bird rates will close on 13 February. For registration details, programme information and speaker bios, visit www.cpcc.ie. #cpcc2026

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a very Happy New Year from AIIHPC.

The AIIHPC December newsletter is out now, full of important updates, including the redesigned website, The Palliative Hub-Carers, how to apply for the new Research Bursaries and Fellowships and more... https://tinyurl.com/Decnews2025

Still time to register for this Wednesday's AIIHPC Caru Webinar. Panellists will discuss the Management of Frailty and Advance Care Planning for Nursing Home Residents. Register at https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar3Dec2025.

The next and final Caru AIIHPC Webinar for 2025 takes place next Wednesday, 3 December. The topic is 'Best Laid Plans: Managing Frailty and Advance Care Planning for Nursing Home Residents.' See image for speaker details. Register at https://tinyurl.com/CaruWebinar3Dec2025