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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

@iahpc.org

A comprehensive overview of psychedelic substances and their applications in palliative care⁠. A #Pallinews book review.⁠
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@IAHPC #palliativecare #psychedelic #healthcare #book-review #medication⁠

October 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM Everybody can reply

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The Pharmaceutical Journal

@pharmaj.bsky.social

A round up of health news from the week, including reporting from the Pharmacy Show, potential new treatments for obesity and studies on ageing, polypharmacy and palliative care

#ukpharmacy #weightloss #polypharmacy #palliativecare

Health news round-up: community pharmacy services, medicines, obesity and ageing

The Pharmaceutical Journal team were at the Pharmacy Show, held in Birmingham on 12–13 October 2025, reporting on community pharmacy services such as blood pressure checks — which have delivered 7…

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October 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM Everybody can reply

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Jeff O’Loughlin (he/they)

@jeffsocialwork.bsky.social

Back from the first leg of my @churchillfship.bsky.social Fellowship in Australia — met many amazing people working in assisted dying. Starting to share what I’ve learned, incl. my first talk at St Christopher’s.

Substack coming soon.

#AssistedDying #PalliativeCare

October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM Everybody can reply

Compassionate Communities UK

@compassionatecomm.bsky.social

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

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 Everybody can reply

DHSC Answers

@dhsc-answers.bsky.social

A question on #IndependentCommissionIntoAdultSocialCare #PalliativeCare tabled by Baroness Manzoor on 17-09-2025 has been answered by Baroness Merron. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-09-17/HL10655

October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM Everybody can reply

Bow Valley Palliative

@pcsbv.bsky.social

As we prepare to build our future home at 𝟖𝟗𝟑 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, we’re excited to share every milestone of this journey with our community.

Stay connected:
www.bvpal.ca/centre

#BowValleyPalliative #bvpal #OurCentre #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #CommunityCare #GriefSupport #CompassionateCare

October 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM Everybody can reply

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

@iahpc.org

UN draft declaration on NCDs highlights palliative care 4 times! More in #Pallinews monthly advocacy report by @kpettus.⁠
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@IAHPC @WHO #palliativecare #hospice #healthcare #UN #medication #conference⁠

October 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM Everybody can reply

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Hull York Medical School

@hyms.ac.uk

💜Our #PalliativeCare: Implementing Best Practice programme will teach you to make a difference by developing, delivering and evaluating care that facilitates best practice in care for people living with life-limiting conditions: www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate...

October 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM Everybody can reply

DWP Answers

@dwp-answers.bsky.social

A question on #PalliativeCare #Finance tabled by Paulette Hamilton on 12-09-2025 has been answered by Sir Stephen Timms. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-09-12/76864

October 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM Everybody can reply

DWP Answers

@dwp-answers.bsky.social

A question on #SocialSecurityBenefits #PalliativeCare tabled by Paulette Hamilton on 12-09-2025 has been answered by Sir Stephen Timms. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-09-12/76865

October 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM Everybody can reply

International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

@iahpc.org

Bedside aid for MDs globally: the new, online tool Pallimedicines gives practitioners swift access to precise information on essential medicines.⁠
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@IAHPC #Pallinews #palliativecare #hospice #healthcare #advocacy #resources⁠

October 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM Everybody can reply

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Doctor Radio (SiriusXM ch. 110)

@nyudocs.bsky.social

Rehabilitative Medicine is LIVE. @drwhiteson talks #PhysicalTherapyAwareness with @ScottCapozza @SmilowCancer, #COPD with @ChrisLMosher @DukeSchoolofMedicine and #PalliativeCare with Dr. Joseph Lowy @nyulangone – Call 877-NYU-DOCS sxm.app.link/DoctorRadio

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October 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM Everybody can reply

Patty Baker

@pattyabak.bsky.social

#Cognitivdecline is confusing for both the sufferer and carer, specifically with fragmented memories. This article gives practical advice for identifying and dealing with decline through clinical and narrative markers.
#palliativecare #dementia #alzheimers#memorycare
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#dementiacaregiving | Lucidity

We've developed a bit of a mini guide for those involved in #dementiacaregiving -- 3 Pillars of Support! https://lnkd.in/e_27tmba

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October 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM Everybody can reply

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TheBenefits.Guru Insurance Services

@thebenefitsguru.bsky.social

Supporting hospice and palliative care on this global day of action. Promoting quality care and support for patients and families facing life-limiting illness. #WHPCDay #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare 🦋❤️ http://World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM Everybody can reply

Canadian Virtual Hospice

@virtualhospice.bsky.social

Today is #WHPCDay25! In this video, #palliativecare leader, Dr. Kathryn Mannix calls for dying to be reclaimed as an important and intimate part of every human being’s life. To shift from a medicalized approach to a holistic one. #WHPCD

October 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM Everybody can reply

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BC Centre for Palliative Care

@bc-cpc.bsky.social

Today marks the 20th anniversary of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The WHPCA is marking the day with the theme: "Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care."

Find out more: https://thewhpca.org/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day/

#WHPCDay25 #PalliativeCare

October 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM Everybody can reply

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

@iahpc.org

Celebrate World Hospice and #PalliativeCare Day 2025 by reading the newly published article on Essential and Expanded Palliative Care Packages for Adults and Children in The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

See more 👉️ bit.ly/4n3Kjpd

#WHPCD #PainRelief #EssentialPackages

October 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM Everybody can reply

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National Brain Tumor Society

@braintumor.org

In honor of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we’re spotlighting these essential services and the compassionate professionals who provide them.

Learn how #palliativecare can enhance quality of life: https://braintumor.org/news/how-palliative-care-can-support-the-brain-tumor-community/

October 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM Everybody can reply

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The GW Cancer Center

@gwcancercenter.bsky.social

Palliative care helps patients find relief from pain and stress—at any stage of cancer.

Hospice care offers peace and dignity at life’s end, focusing on what matters most.

At GW Cancer Center, we care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

#PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #CancerSupport

October 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM Everybody can reply

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Toté

@totepilgrim.bsky.social

Hoy 11 de octubre es el Dia de los #CuidadosPaliativos #palliativeCare
Vamos a hacer un hilo de libros 📖 y pelis 🎬 que me gustan sobre el tema. Se aceptan sugerencias de todo tipo.

October 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM Everybody can reply

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aDoddle - Mapping Your Community

@adoddle.org

Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 🌍❤️

Let's raise awareness about the vital role of hospice & palliative care in improving quality of life for those with life-limiting illnesses.

Find out more: adoddle.org/events-calen...

#HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #QualityOfLife

October 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM Everybody can reply

Karen Bullock

@kbulloc2.bsky.social

#GeriPal #hospice #palliativecare #medsky #hapc #hpm

GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 9d

GeriPal Live! at CAPC: Matt Gonzales on AI & #palliativecare, Kim Curseen on outpatient training gaps, Karen Bullock on equity in #hospice and palliative care. Plus a fun sing-along finale! #medsky #hpm #hapc

👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp376
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

October 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM Everybody can reply

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care

@iahpc.org

#Pallinews this week:

A new resource for all, advocacy news & a book review
👉🏻 bit.ly/4o9fGPP

#PalliativeCare #Psychedelics #GlobalHealth #PalliativeCarePackages #PalliativeCareMedicines #PCAdvocacy

October 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM Everybody can reply

CAPC

@capcpalliative.bsky.social

CAPC YouTube >> https://ow.ly/SrSP50PJ1FQ

Watch the latest videos on palliative care messaging, managing growth, leveraging data, public awareness, interviews, COVID-19 resources and more. Watch and Subscribe today! #hpm #hapc #healthcare #palliative #palliativecare #youtube

October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM Everybody can reply

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CAPC

@capcpalliative.bsky.social

CAPC YouTube >> https://ow.ly/SrSP50PJ1FQ

Watch the latest videos on palliative care messaging, managing growth, leveraging data, public awareness, interviews, COVID-19 resources and more. Watch and Subscribe today! #hpm #hapc #healthcare #palliative #palliativecare #youtube

October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM Everybody can reply

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