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.
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!
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
📣 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
📣 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
📣 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
If you are planning your CPD for this year or are a citizen interested in learning more about connection, community & more, please see tinyurl.com/2bv5hpph for information of all of our courses we have scheduled.
#Training #Development #Connection #Community #PalliativeCare #EOLC #Bereavement #CPD
#Training #Development #Connection #Community #PalliativeCare #EOLC #Bereavement #CPD
January 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If you are planning your CPD for this year or are a citizen interested in learning more about connection, community & more, please see tinyurl.com/2bv5hpph for information of all of our courses we have scheduled.
#Training #Development #Connection #Community #PalliativeCare #EOLC #Bereavement #CPD
#Training #Development #Connection #Community #PalliativeCare #EOLC #Bereavement #CPD
We would like to speak to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and is receiving end of life care.
Research shows that people from the LGBTQIA+ communities have inequitable access to socially and culturally appropriate care.
Please see below for more information:
Please share
#LGBTQIA #Endoflife
Research shows that people from the LGBTQIA+ communities have inequitable access to socially and culturally appropriate care.
Please see below for more information:
Please share
#LGBTQIA #Endoflife
January 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We would like to speak to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and is receiving end of life care.
Research shows that people from the LGBTQIA+ communities have inequitable access to socially and culturally appropriate care.
Please see below for more information:
Please share
#LGBTQIA #Endoflife
Research shows that people from the LGBTQIA+ communities have inequitable access to socially and culturally appropriate care.
Please see below for more information:
Please share
#LGBTQIA #Endoflife
Exploring Bereavement in Health, Care & Community Contexts
This three-part course is designed to equip professionals working in health, care, and community settings with the knowledge and skills to navigate and support diverse bereavement experiences.
To book: tinyurl.com/ysnj7ne2
#Bereavement
This three-part course is designed to equip professionals working in health, care, and community settings with the knowledge and skills to navigate and support diverse bereavement experiences.
To book: tinyurl.com/ysnj7ne2
#Bereavement
January 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Exploring Bereavement in Health, Care & Community Contexts
This three-part course is designed to equip professionals working in health, care, and community settings with the knowledge and skills to navigate and support diverse bereavement experiences.
To book: tinyurl.com/ysnj7ne2
#Bereavement
This three-part course is designed to equip professionals working in health, care, and community settings with the knowledge and skills to navigate and support diverse bereavement experiences.
To book: tinyurl.com/ysnj7ne2
#Bereavement
With a new year often comes reflection. Some things will have been fantastic for people last year, other things may not have gone to plan and some people are still processing things that have happened.
We are sharing this as a reminder of self-compassion.
#Compassion #SelfCare #Reflection
We are sharing this as a reminder of self-compassion.
#Compassion #SelfCare #Reflection
January 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
With a new year often comes reflection. Some things will have been fantastic for people last year, other things may not have gone to plan and some people are still processing things that have happened.
We are sharing this as a reminder of self-compassion.
#Compassion #SelfCare #Reflection
We are sharing this as a reminder of self-compassion.
#Compassion #SelfCare #Reflection
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
May it be filled with connections and compassion!
If you would like to collaborate with us next year on anything Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Health Palliative Care, hospices, dementia, community and much more, please get in touch.
#HappyNewYear
May it be filled with connections and compassion!
If you would like to collaborate with us next year on anything Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Health Palliative Care, hospices, dementia, community and much more, please get in touch.
#HappyNewYear
December 31, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
May it be filled with connections and compassion!
If you would like to collaborate with us next year on anything Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Health Palliative Care, hospices, dementia, community and much more, please get in touch.
#HappyNewYear
May it be filled with connections and compassion!
If you would like to collaborate with us next year on anything Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Health Palliative Care, hospices, dementia, community and much more, please get in touch.
#HappyNewYear
We would like to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas. May it be filled with connections with others.
A huge thank you to members and organisations who have collaborated with us.
We look forward to continue working with you next year!
#MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #Christmas #Connections
A huge thank you to members and organisations who have collaborated with us.
We look forward to continue working with you next year!
#MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #Christmas #Connections
December 23, 2024 at 10:26 AM
We would like to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas. May it be filled with connections with others.
A huge thank you to members and organisations who have collaborated with us.
We look forward to continue working with you next year!
#MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #Christmas #Connections
A huge thank you to members and organisations who have collaborated with us.
We look forward to continue working with you next year!
#MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #Christmas #Connections
We have spaces left on our public health palliative care training for Specialist Registrars (SpR) and members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
For more info or to book: tinyurl.com/43ddsymt
#PublicHealth #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #SpR #MDT #PublicHealthApproach #Training #Development
For more info or to book: tinyurl.com/43ddsymt
#PublicHealth #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #SpR #MDT #PublicHealthApproach #Training #Development
December 12, 2024 at 6:44 AM
We have spaces left on our public health palliative care training for Specialist Registrars (SpR) and members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
For more info or to book: tinyurl.com/43ddsymt
#PublicHealth #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #SpR #MDT #PublicHealthApproach #Training #Development
For more info or to book: tinyurl.com/43ddsymt
#PublicHealth #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #SpR #MDT #PublicHealthApproach #Training #Development
Did you know that we provide training for a Practice Certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Palliative and end of life care?
For more info or to book please see the link tinyurl.com/4kx8sx9t
Part funding is available for hospice staff via @hospiceuk.bsky.social's grant programme.
For more info or to book please see the link tinyurl.com/4kx8sx9t
Part funding is available for hospice staff via @hospiceuk.bsky.social's grant programme.
December 9, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Did you know that we provide training for a Practice Certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Palliative and end of life care?
For more info or to book please see the link tinyurl.com/4kx8sx9t
Part funding is available for hospice staff via @hospiceuk.bsky.social's grant programme.
For more info or to book please see the link tinyurl.com/4kx8sx9t
Part funding is available for hospice staff via @hospiceuk.bsky.social's grant programme.
Let's start a compassionate movement!
Let people know that you are willing to be a listening ear in their time of need.
Want to know more? Why not come along to our last Talk, Listen, Connect session this year.
Book now: tinyurl.com/27ya6svu
#GriefAwarenessWeek #Grief #Bereavement #Loneliness
Let people know that you are willing to be a listening ear in their time of need.
Want to know more? Why not come along to our last Talk, Listen, Connect session this year.
Book now: tinyurl.com/27ya6svu
#GriefAwarenessWeek #Grief #Bereavement #Loneliness
December 6, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Let's start a compassionate movement!
Let people know that you are willing to be a listening ear in their time of need.
Want to know more? Why not come along to our last Talk, Listen, Connect session this year.
Book now: tinyurl.com/27ya6svu
#GriefAwarenessWeek #Grief #Bereavement #Loneliness
Let people know that you are willing to be a listening ear in their time of need.
Want to know more? Why not come along to our last Talk, Listen, Connect session this year.
Book now: tinyurl.com/27ya6svu
#GriefAwarenessWeek #Grief #Bereavement #Loneliness
Medicalising grief results in waiting lists for talking therapy, the use of medication & healthcare resources. A compassionate community, workplace or school that is grief friendly can make a difference.
To be part of a compassionate movement see the link:
tinyurl.com/4wrrv8rr
#GriefAwarenessWeek
To be part of a compassionate movement see the link:
tinyurl.com/4wrrv8rr
#GriefAwarenessWeek
December 4, 2024 at 7:01 AM
Medicalising grief results in waiting lists for talking therapy, the use of medication & healthcare resources. A compassionate community, workplace or school that is grief friendly can make a difference.
To be part of a compassionate movement see the link:
tinyurl.com/4wrrv8rr
#GriefAwarenessWeek
To be part of a compassionate movement see the link:
tinyurl.com/4wrrv8rr
#GriefAwarenessWeek