Compassionate Communities UK
@compassionatecomm.bsky.social
We believe the healing powers of compassion and community can transform how we experience life and death.
We offer consultancy, training courses, webinars and memberships.
We offer consultancy, training courses, webinars and memberships.
Dr Emma Hodges shares her Public Health Palliative Care reflections from conversations in Singapore with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE
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#palliativecare
#publichealthpalliativecare
#compassionatecity
#compassionatecommunity
#hospice
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#palliativecare
#publichealthpalliativecare
#compassionatecity
#compassionatecommunity
#hospice
Public Health Palliative Care as a health priority
Public Health Palliative Care is a health priority to improve experience of death, dying, loss and caregiving
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October 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Dr Emma Hodges shares her Public Health Palliative Care reflections from conversations in Singapore with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/2025/10/17/r...
#palliativecare
#publichealthpalliativecare
#compassionatecity
#compassionatecommunity
#hospice
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/2025/10/17/r...
#palliativecare
#publichealthpalliativecare
#compassionatecity
#compassionatecommunity
#hospice
Here is our latest newsletter, which has articles written by us & colleagues around the world. It has info on training & our 2026 conference, fabulous guest speakers, with a limited number of early bird tickets available now - lnkd.in/eNtqe8ME
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October 2025 – Newsletter
FINAL OCT 25Download FINAL OCT 25 by Emma Hodges
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October 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Here is our latest newsletter, which has articles written by us & colleagues around the world. It has info on training & our 2026 conference, fabulous guest speakers, with a limited number of early bird tickets available now - lnkd.in/eNtqe8ME
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/2025/10/07/o...
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/2025/10/07/o...
This live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE, is a week today.
See below for details of how to sign up and also to have access to his lecture series:
See below for details of how to sign up and also to have access to his lecture series:
We have a special offer, 2 for 1 entry. So for just £30, you and a colleague or friend can get access to 4 lectures, culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE on the 18th September.
Head over to our Eventbrite tinyurl.com/35sej3f4
#EOLC #PalliativeCare #AssistedDying #Dying
Head over to our Eventbrite tinyurl.com/35sej3f4
#EOLC #PalliativeCare #AssistedDying #Dying
September 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
This live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE, is a week today.
See below for details of how to sign up and also to have access to his lecture series:
See below for details of how to sign up and also to have access to his lecture series:
A reminder of our LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Peer Support which starts this month.
If you are interested in joining or would like some more information, please contact Simon via the email address in the poster.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA #Bereavement #Bereaved #PeerSupport #CompassionateCommunities
If you are interested in joining or would like some more information, please contact Simon via the email address in the poster.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA #Bereavement #Bereaved #PeerSupport #CompassionateCommunities
September 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A reminder of our LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Peer Support which starts this month.
If you are interested in joining or would like some more information, please contact Simon via the email address in the poster.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA #Bereavement #Bereaved #PeerSupport #CompassionateCommunities
If you are interested in joining or would like some more information, please contact Simon via the email address in the poster.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA #Bereavement #Bereaved #PeerSupport #CompassionateCommunities
📣Save the Date📣
Our Development Director Dr Emma Hodges has been working on our conference planning for 22nd-24th June 2026.
22nd June will be a symposium on PHPC for children and young people followed by the official opening on 23rd June closing on 24th with lots of fantastic guest speakers!
Our Development Director Dr Emma Hodges has been working on our conference planning for 22nd-24th June 2026.
22nd June will be a symposium on PHPC for children and young people followed by the official opening on 23rd June closing on 24th with lots of fantastic guest speakers!
August 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📣Save the Date📣
Our Development Director Dr Emma Hodges has been working on our conference planning for 22nd-24th June 2026.
22nd June will be a symposium on PHPC for children and young people followed by the official opening on 23rd June closing on 24th with lots of fantastic guest speakers!
Our Development Director Dr Emma Hodges has been working on our conference planning for 22nd-24th June 2026.
22nd June will be a symposium on PHPC for children and young people followed by the official opening on 23rd June closing on 24th with lots of fantastic guest speakers!
I encourage all to read this urgent call for Compassion, Dignity and respect for human rights in Gaza by Public Health Palliative Care International #actforhumanity #worldhumanitarianday #palliativecare #hospice #endoflifecare
www.linkedin.com/posts/compas...
www.linkedin.com/posts/compas...
An urgent call for Compassion, Dignity and respect for human rights in Gaza by Public Health Palliative Care International on World Humanitarian Day (August 19, 2025) #worldhumanitarianday… | Compassi...
An urgent call for Compassion, Dignity and respect for human rights in Gaza by Public Health Palliative Care International on World Humanitarian Day (August 19, 2025) #worldhumanitarianday #actforhuma...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I encourage all to read this urgent call for Compassion, Dignity and respect for human rights in Gaza by Public Health Palliative Care International #actforhumanity #worldhumanitarianday #palliativecare #hospice #endoflifecare
www.linkedin.com/posts/compas...
www.linkedin.com/posts/compas...
Today, 9th of August commemorates the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Here at CCUK, we stand with the communities and we learn from them.
Hear Dr Julian Abel on his podcast Survival of the Kindest speaking with Dr Tess Moake-Maxwell of her experiences.
tinyurl.com/mu3hbpzv
Here at CCUK, we stand with the communities and we learn from them.
Hear Dr Julian Abel on his podcast Survival of the Kindest speaking with Dr Tess Moake-Maxwell of her experiences.
tinyurl.com/mu3hbpzv
Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell - Flow with the River
Podcast Episode · Survival of the Kindest · 22/12/2021 · 1h 33m
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August 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Today, 9th of August commemorates the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Here at CCUK, we stand with the communities and we learn from them.
Hear Dr Julian Abel on his podcast Survival of the Kindest speaking with Dr Tess Moake-Maxwell of her experiences.
tinyurl.com/mu3hbpzv
Here at CCUK, we stand with the communities and we learn from them.
Hear Dr Julian Abel on his podcast Survival of the Kindest speaking with Dr Tess Moake-Maxwell of her experiences.
tinyurl.com/mu3hbpzv
The death of #OzzyOsbourne will mean different things to different people...
Our #compassionatebirmingham post reminds us to reach out to others during times of change & for people struggling with their grief offers numbers to call for support.
tinyurl.com/yuyct8zw
@childbereavementuk.org
Our #compassionatebirmingham post reminds us to reach out to others during times of change & for people struggling with their grief offers numbers to call for support.
tinyurl.com/yuyct8zw
@childbereavementuk.org
Reflection: “I’m Going Through Changes” – In Memory and in Life
The news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death will mean different things to different people. For some, it will stir memories of heavy metal thunder and unforgettable concerts. For others, it might simply brin…
compassionate-communitiesuk.com
August 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The death of #OzzyOsbourne will mean different things to different people...
Our #compassionatebirmingham post reminds us to reach out to others during times of change & for people struggling with their grief offers numbers to call for support.
tinyurl.com/yuyct8zw
@childbereavementuk.org
Our #compassionatebirmingham post reminds us to reach out to others during times of change & for people struggling with their grief offers numbers to call for support.
tinyurl.com/yuyct8zw
@childbereavementuk.org
We have a special offer, 2 for 1 entry. So for just £30, you and a colleague or friend can get access to 4 lectures, culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE on the 18th September.
Head over to our Eventbrite tinyurl.com/35sej3f4
#EOLC #PalliativeCare #AssistedDying #Dying
Head over to our Eventbrite tinyurl.com/35sej3f4
#EOLC #PalliativeCare #AssistedDying #Dying
July 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
We have a special offer, 2 for 1 entry. So for just £30, you and a colleague or friend can get access to 4 lectures, culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE on the 18th September.
Head over to our Eventbrite tinyurl.com/35sej3f4
#EOLC #PalliativeCare #AssistedDying #Dying
Head over to our Eventbrite tinyurl.com/35sej3f4
#EOLC #PalliativeCare #AssistedDying #Dying
We have lots of courses & learning opportunities coming up over the next couple of months.
Everything from TLC, to EDI, PHPC for MDT and SpR and a lecture series culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE.
For more info: tinyurl.com/4uz68tuw
#AllanKellehear #EDI #PHPC #EOLC
Everything from TLC, to EDI, PHPC for MDT and SpR and a lecture series culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE.
For more info: tinyurl.com/4uz68tuw
#AllanKellehear #EDI #PHPC #EOLC
July 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
We have lots of courses & learning opportunities coming up over the next couple of months.
Everything from TLC, to EDI, PHPC for MDT and SpR and a lecture series culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE.
For more info: tinyurl.com/4uz68tuw
#AllanKellehear #EDI #PHPC #EOLC
Everything from TLC, to EDI, PHPC for MDT and SpR and a lecture series culminating in a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE.
For more info: tinyurl.com/4uz68tuw
#AllanKellehear #EDI #PHPC #EOLC
As we share this message on Nelson Mandela Day we think about the importance of community and connection in our lives and communities as a whole.
#NelsonMandelaDay #NelsonMandela #Community #Connection
#NelsonMandelaDay #NelsonMandela #Community #Connection
July 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As we share this message on Nelson Mandela Day we think about the importance of community and connection in our lives and communities as a whole.
#NelsonMandelaDay #NelsonMandela #Community #Connection
#NelsonMandelaDay #NelsonMandela #Community #Connection
So you think you know about end of life? Think again!
Enjoy a series of recorded lectures by Prof Allan Kellehear, culminating in this final live online session - an audience with Prof Kellehear OBE
For more information or to book tinyurl.com/eedmyvbj
#EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #Bereavement
Enjoy a series of recorded lectures by Prof Allan Kellehear, culminating in this final live online session - an audience with Prof Kellehear OBE
For more information or to book tinyurl.com/eedmyvbj
#EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #Bereavement
July 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
So you think you know about end of life? Think again!
Enjoy a series of recorded lectures by Prof Allan Kellehear, culminating in this final live online session - an audience with Prof Kellehear OBE
For more information or to book tinyurl.com/eedmyvbj
#EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #Bereavement
Enjoy a series of recorded lectures by Prof Allan Kellehear, culminating in this final live online session - an audience with Prof Kellehear OBE
For more information or to book tinyurl.com/eedmyvbj
#EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #Bereavement
If you were wondering what's new here at Compassionate Communities UK, look no further - here is our training update.
We have everything from connection to communities, EDI, to PHPC to a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE
For info or to book any of our sessions tinyurl.com/t7vcarew
We have everything from connection to communities, EDI, to PHPC to a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE
For info or to book any of our sessions tinyurl.com/t7vcarew
July 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
If you were wondering what's new here at Compassionate Communities UK, look no further - here is our training update.
We have everything from connection to communities, EDI, to PHPC to a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE
For info or to book any of our sessions tinyurl.com/t7vcarew
We have everything from connection to communities, EDI, to PHPC to a live session with Professor Allan Kellehear OBE
For info or to book any of our sessions tinyurl.com/t7vcarew
We are delighted to congratulate one of our founders, Professor Allan Kellehear on receiving an OBE for his exceptional contributions to palliative care. To read more about this story compassionate-communitiesuk.com/2025/06/16/p...
#palliativecare #hospice #endoflife #bereavement #compassion
#palliativecare #hospice #endoflife #bereavement #compassion
Professor Allan Kellehear Awarded OBE for Services to Palliative Care in King’s Birthday Honours
Compassionate Communities UK is delighted to congratulate one of its founders, Professor Allan Kellehear on receiving an OBE for his exceptional contributions to palliative care. Professor Kellehea…
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June 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We are delighted to congratulate one of our founders, Professor Allan Kellehear on receiving an OBE for his exceptional contributions to palliative care. To read more about this story compassionate-communitiesuk.com/2025/06/16/p...
#palliativecare #hospice #endoflife #bereavement #compassion
#palliativecare #hospice #endoflife #bereavement #compassion
We are so excited to promote this programme again - exclusive access to a series of video lectures by Professor Allan Kellehear followed by an online session with the man himself! This lecture series is engaging, challenging & amusing! Members of CCUK get a 20% discount.
tinyurl.com/2bdreau5
tinyurl.com/2bdreau5
So You Think You Know About End of Life ? Think Again!
Enjoy a series of recorded lectures by Prof Allan Kellehear, culminating in this final live online session - an audience with Prof Kellehear
tinyurl.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We are so excited to promote this programme again - exclusive access to a series of video lectures by Professor Allan Kellehear followed by an online session with the man himself! This lecture series is engaging, challenging & amusing! Members of CCUK get a 20% discount.
tinyurl.com/2bdreau5
tinyurl.com/2bdreau5
📣 Upcoming Training! 📣
We have 2 fantastic training opportunities over the next couple of weeks.
TLC - Talk, Listen, Connect for more info and to sign up - tinyurl.com/4hys2vzv
Next up - Public Health Palliative Care Training programme for Specialist Registrars - tinyurl.com/r8kh9r82
We have 2 fantastic training opportunities over the next couple of weeks.
TLC - Talk, Listen, Connect for more info and to sign up - tinyurl.com/4hys2vzv
Next up - Public Health Palliative Care Training programme for Specialist Registrars - tinyurl.com/r8kh9r82
May 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
📣 Upcoming Training! 📣
We have 2 fantastic training opportunities over the next couple of weeks.
TLC - Talk, Listen, Connect for more info and to sign up - tinyurl.com/4hys2vzv
Next up - Public Health Palliative Care Training programme for Specialist Registrars - tinyurl.com/r8kh9r82
We have 2 fantastic training opportunities over the next couple of weeks.
TLC - Talk, Listen, Connect for more info and to sign up - tinyurl.com/4hys2vzv
Next up - Public Health Palliative Care Training programme for Specialist Registrars - tinyurl.com/r8kh9r82
Here is our statement on assisted dying - please have a read and share your thoughts.
Key considerations for change and a public health approach- written by #allankellehear and #drjulianabel.
#AssistedDying #Statement #PublicHealthApproach
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/the-public-h...
Key considerations for change and a public health approach- written by #allankellehear and #drjulianabel.
#AssistedDying #Statement #PublicHealthApproach
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/the-public-h...
The public health responsibility for assisted dying
Assumptions about unbearable physical suffering in a life limiting illness are used as a significant reason for requesting physician assisted dying. However, the reality of why people request this …
compassionate-communitiesuk.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Here is our statement on assisted dying - please have a read and share your thoughts.
Key considerations for change and a public health approach- written by #allankellehear and #drjulianabel.
#AssistedDying #Statement #PublicHealthApproach
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/the-public-h...
Key considerations for change and a public health approach- written by #allankellehear and #drjulianabel.
#AssistedDying #Statement #PublicHealthApproach
compassionate-communitiesuk.com/the-public-h...
📣 SPECIAL OFFER - TRAINING 📣
We have a few spaces left on our EDI training, this is suitable for anyone working in the health or care sector.
For more info please see here: tinyurl.com/yvvk7ux9
To book on please email: [email protected]
#Training #EDI #DEI #Health #Care
We have a few spaces left on our EDI training, this is suitable for anyone working in the health or care sector.
For more info please see here: tinyurl.com/yvvk7ux9
To book on please email: [email protected]
#Training #EDI #DEI #Health #Care
April 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📣 SPECIAL OFFER - TRAINING 📣
We have a few spaces left on our EDI training, this is suitable for anyone working in the health or care sector.
For more info please see here: tinyurl.com/yvvk7ux9
To book on please email: [email protected]
#Training #EDI #DEI #Health #Care
We have a few spaces left on our EDI training, this is suitable for anyone working in the health or care sector.
For more info please see here: tinyurl.com/yvvk7ux9
To book on please email: [email protected]
#Training #EDI #DEI #Health #Care
📣 Save the date 📣
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our 2026 Compassionate Communities Conference! Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of an inspiring gathering of changemakers, thought leaders, and compassionate individuals from around the globe.
For more info tinyurl.com/ysz3s5v6
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our 2026 Compassionate Communities Conference! Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of an inspiring gathering of changemakers, thought leaders, and compassionate individuals from around the globe.
For more info tinyurl.com/ysz3s5v6
April 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📣 Save the date 📣
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our 2026 Compassionate Communities Conference! Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of an inspiring gathering of changemakers, thought leaders, and compassionate individuals from around the globe.
For more info tinyurl.com/ysz3s5v6
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our 2026 Compassionate Communities Conference! Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of an inspiring gathering of changemakers, thought leaders, and compassionate individuals from around the globe.
For more info tinyurl.com/ysz3s5v6
📣Last minute shout out📣
We are delivering our TLC session tomorrow evening at 19:30-21:00 GMT, folks from #NewZealand are already booked on.
This time slot works well with other countries too, so please do come along for this international session.
To book 👇
tinyurl.com/578fynxc
#Compassion
We are delivering our TLC session tomorrow evening at 19:30-21:00 GMT, folks from #NewZealand are already booked on.
This time slot works well with other countries too, so please do come along for this international session.
To book 👇
tinyurl.com/578fynxc
#Compassion
March 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📣Last minute shout out📣
We are delivering our TLC session tomorrow evening at 19:30-21:00 GMT, folks from #NewZealand are already booked on.
This time slot works well with other countries too, so please do come along for this international session.
To book 👇
tinyurl.com/578fynxc
#Compassion
We are delivering our TLC session tomorrow evening at 19:30-21:00 GMT, folks from #NewZealand are already booked on.
This time slot works well with other countries too, so please do come along for this international session.
To book 👇
tinyurl.com/578fynxc
#Compassion
Reposted by Compassionate Communities UK
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is a beautiful, homely place.
Had the pleasure of a wee tour & chat about the services available to people in the southside.
Excited to be waving the #CompassionateCommunities flag in Glasgow now.
@hospiceuk.bsky.social @compassionatecomm.bsky.social
Had the pleasure of a wee tour & chat about the services available to people in the southside.
Excited to be waving the #CompassionateCommunities flag in Glasgow now.
@hospiceuk.bsky.social @compassionatecomm.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is a beautiful, homely place.
Had the pleasure of a wee tour & chat about the services available to people in the southside.
Excited to be waving the #CompassionateCommunities flag in Glasgow now.
@hospiceuk.bsky.social @compassionatecomm.bsky.social
Had the pleasure of a wee tour & chat about the services available to people in the southside.
Excited to be waving the #CompassionateCommunities flag in Glasgow now.
@hospiceuk.bsky.social @compassionatecomm.bsky.social
📣 SPECIAL OFFER 📣
We are running a special offer on this course, which is open to everyone who works with people. If you buy 4 places you get the 5th one free! Offer ends Wed evening.
To take advantage of this offer please email [email protected]
tinyurl.com/32c4sp6y
We are running a special offer on this course, which is open to everyone who works with people. If you buy 4 places you get the 5th one free! Offer ends Wed evening.
To take advantage of this offer please email [email protected]
tinyurl.com/32c4sp6y
March 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
📣 SPECIAL OFFER 📣
We are running a special offer on this course, which is open to everyone who works with people. If you buy 4 places you get the 5th one free! Offer ends Wed evening.
To take advantage of this offer please email [email protected]
tinyurl.com/32c4sp6y
We are running a special offer on this course, which is open to everyone who works with people. If you buy 4 places you get the 5th one free! Offer ends Wed evening.
To take advantage of this offer please email [email protected]
tinyurl.com/32c4sp6y
Our very own Dr Julian Abel will be speaking at TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells on 16th March, Julian will be talking on the subject of 'Survival of the Fittest'
Please head to their website to find out more:
www.tedxroyaltunbridgewells.com/march2025
#TEDTalk #Speaker #Compassion #TunbridgeWells
Please head to their website to find out more:
www.tedxroyaltunbridgewells.com/march2025
#TEDTalk #Speaker #Compassion #TunbridgeWells
February 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Our very own Dr Julian Abel will be speaking at TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells on 16th March, Julian will be talking on the subject of 'Survival of the Fittest'
Please head to their website to find out more:
www.tedxroyaltunbridgewells.com/march2025
#TEDTalk #Speaker #Compassion #TunbridgeWells
Please head to their website to find out more:
www.tedxroyaltunbridgewells.com/march2025
#TEDTalk #Speaker #Compassion #TunbridgeWells
Our good friend, Professor Allan Kellehear has asked us to share this closure conference focusing on grief and loss taking place in #Durham.
For more info and to book: For more information and link to book: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
#Conference #Grief #Loss #Bereavement
For more info and to book: For more information and link to book: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
#Conference #Grief #Loss #Bereavement
February 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our good friend, Professor Allan Kellehear has asked us to share this closure conference focusing on grief and loss taking place in #Durham.
For more info and to book: For more information and link to book: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
#Conference #Grief #Loss #Bereavement
For more info and to book: For more information and link to book: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
#Conference #Grief #Loss #Bereavement
📣TRAINING ALERT📣
We have been busy planning our training, we have just added monthly Talk, Listen, Connect sessions including an evening one, due to enquiries from #NewZealand.
Participants from all over the world are welcome to attend our #training.
To book: tinyurl.com/ydrw6h9r
We have been busy planning our training, we have just added monthly Talk, Listen, Connect sessions including an evening one, due to enquiries from #NewZealand.
Participants from all over the world are welcome to attend our #training.
To book: tinyurl.com/ydrw6h9r
February 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
📣TRAINING ALERT📣
We have been busy planning our training, we have just added monthly Talk, Listen, Connect sessions including an evening one, due to enquiries from #NewZealand.
Participants from all over the world are welcome to attend our #training.
To book: tinyurl.com/ydrw6h9r
We have been busy planning our training, we have just added monthly Talk, Listen, Connect sessions including an evening one, due to enquiries from #NewZealand.
Participants from all over the world are welcome to attend our #training.
To book: tinyurl.com/ydrw6h9r