Delivering palliative and end of life care now and into the future
Published on: 24 April 2025
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On the first day of our National Conference in November 2024, we were joined by clinical leaders from each UK nation for a plenary session on delivering palliative care now and into the future.
About this session
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Our speakers discussed the key priorities for palliative care, the future of the workforce, and the evolving role of hospices across the UK.
Chair: Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff
Speakers:
Dr Kirsty Boyd, National Clinical Lead for Palliative Care, Scottish Government
Dr Sarah Mitchell, National Clinical Director for Palliative and End of Life Care, NHS England
Dr Idris Baker, National Clinical Lead, National Palliative and End of Life Care Programme, NHS Wales
Dr Alan McPherson, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Chair, Regional Palliative Medicine Group, Northern Ireland
Dr Feargal Twomey, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for Palliative Care, HSE/RCPI
