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The Association for Palliative Medicine - for all #hapc doctors and professionals in the UK & Ireland & beyond #palliativecare
🖊️'Where does palliative care fit in the national ten year healthcare plan for England?' 💭 Read APM President, Dr Suzanne Kite's thoughts here: shorturl.at/gipkJ
Very sad to hear this news. Ken was a champion for palliative medicine, a founding member of @APMPostTweets, & was instrumental in persuading @RCPhysicians to accept pall med as a medical specialty. He encouraged me to 'knit my own' training scheme. I'll always be grateful.
Sir Kenneth Calman was an outstanding Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and then England. He was a great leader and reformer in public health and academia as well as undertaking wider public service. He was also a lovely man, courteous to all. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
🚨Vacancy: SCE Examinations Board Member. We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) Board. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development and quality assurance of the SCE. Scan below for info! @RCPhysicians #MedEd
🚨Hospice Ethiopia UK Fundraiser. 'Global Perspectives on Palliative Care'. 📅Date: 31 July ⏰Time: 17:45-20:15 📍Location: Cicely Saunders Institute London, or Online. Find out more by clicking on the QR code below!
AMBER CARE BUNDLE - reviewer needed Is there anyone who would like to review our session n the Amber Care Bundle? Do get in touch - thank you! [email protected] @APM_Hub @APMPostTweets
Delighted to collaborate with cardiology, ICU & palliative care colleagues in NZ, Australia & USA to focus on what #CPR is intended for, when it is unhelpful, & how to discuss the difference. Thanks @TheRACP
The latest episode of Pomegranate Health #podcast has landed. This time we talk about the line between life and death: cardiac arrest and CPR. Listen now #cardiology @HeartLungCirc @psirides @drkathrynmannix ow.ly/13i250Wo7L6
More people are living longer with cancer, bringing new challenges for the NHS. We’re calling for urgent investment in supportive oncology services to meet people’s physical, emotional and social needs. Read our statement: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/la… @apmposttweets @UKASCC
⏳ Last chance to apply! Applications for the EDI Committee close soon. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community. 🕒Deadline: 16th July 2025 📍 Apply now: tinyurl.com/2a3bj86z #EDI #Diversity #Inclusion
🚨Applications are now open for the 2025 APM Undergraduate Essay Prize! Showcase your critical thinking and writing skills for a chance to win a cash prize of £250 and present your paper at PCC 2026! ➡️shorturl.at/G0KNB #Essayprize #palliativecare #assisteddying
We would like to welcome Sarah Longwell as the new Communications Coordinator for the APM Trainees committee. We look forward to working with you Sarah!
📢The July APM bulletin is now available, and is bursting at the seams! View it here: ➡️ apmonline.org/the-apm-bullet… #Bulletin #Palliativecare #APMNews
🚨This is your final chance to apply for the Communications Coordinator on the APM Trainees committee. For further information see below ⬇️ The deadline to apply is 5pm tomorrow! #communicationscoordinator #APMTrainees
UPDATE - Sudden Unexpected Death Thank you to Eleanor Webster from the London Ambulance Service for her invaluable help with this session portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Deta… @APM_Hub @APMPostTweets @NHSE_WTE
We would like to welcome Anna Bradley as the new Education and Training Rep for the APM Education and Training committee. We look forward to working with you Anna!
We have been notified of an error in the number of votes detailed on our response to the 3rd reading of the TIA Bill on Friday 20th June. This was a typo on our part. Please find an updated version of the statement here and below: apmonline.org/wp-content/upl…
Announcing the creation of a new Special Interest Forum (SIF) in #Technology and Digital Innovation in #PalliativeCare @APMPostTweets. This SIF is open for members and non APM members. Interested? Click below to express interest. #hapc @ChurchillFship amaranwosu.com/2025/06/24/new…
📢Following on from the 3rd reading of the Terminally Ill Adults bill on Friday, please see the APM's response here: apmonline.org/wp-content/upl… or below ⬇️
I follow evidence. Royal Colleges @RCPath, @RCPsych & @RCPhysicians and @APMPostTweets (Palliative Care), @GeriSoc (Geriatricians), Government Suicide adviser @ProfLAppleby & many more believe the #AssistedDyingBill is unsafe, should we not heed their expertise? #NotThisBill
As I state in this piece, yes @rcpsych @RCPhysicians @GeriSoc @APMPostTweets represent professionals with varying views on the *principle* of assisted dying BUT their public statements in the last couple of weeks are based on the Bill, their expertise and evidence on the…
It still concerns me that the only direct consultation with marginalised groups on the #AssistedDyingBill has been the tiny bits I’ve done I summarise the key findings here MPs must not take the silencing of these groups as reassurance #AssistedDying @politicshome
🛑📣 This is your final reminder to register for FAMCARE 2025! Sign up before 5pm tomorrow to take part and collect insights on how your service fares. Please contact the office to register: [email protected] #palliativecare #hospicecare #pallmedsurvey #FAMCARE
