October 2025 β Newsletter
FINAL OCT 25Download FINAL OCT 25 by Emma Hodges
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...
09.10.2025 06:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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:
11.09.2025 06:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
01.09.2025 14:16 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π£Save the Dateπ£
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!
23.08.2025 11:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell - Flow with the River
Podcast Episode Β· Survival of the Kindest Β· 22/12/2021 Β· 1h 33m
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
09.08.2025 11:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Reflection: βIβm Going Through Changesβ β In Memory and in Life
The news of Ozzy Osbourneβs 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 brinβ¦
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
04.08.2025 13:18 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We have a special offer, 2 for 1 entry. So for just Β£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
26.07.2025 08:06 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
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
22.07.2025 06:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
18.07.2025 15:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
@myfuturecare.bsky.social - Thanks for sharing!
08.07.2025 06:20 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
07.07.2025 14:41 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
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
04.07.2025 10:24 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
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
30.05.2025 07:29 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
π£ Upcoming Training! π£
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
23.05.2025 14:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π£ SPECIAL OFFER - TRAINING π£
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: info@compassionate-communitiesuk.co.uk
#Training #EDI #DEI #Health #Care
24.04.2025 12:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π£ Save the date π£
Weβre 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
19.04.2025 09:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π£Last minute shout outπ£
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 π
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#Compassion
24.03.2025 15:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
What a lovely space and thanks for flying the flag Hannah!
24.03.2025 15:28 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
π£ SPECIAL OFFER π£
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 info@compassionate-communitiesuk.co.uk
tinyurl.com/32c4sp6y
02.03.2025 10:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
20.02.2025 10:13 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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
15.02.2025 10:58 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
π£TRAINING ALERTπ£
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
09.02.2025 10:37 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by EJHCCUK
Talk Listen Connect - Compassionate Communities UK
If you have heard about our Talk, Listen, Connect training but aren't sure what it is about, then why not watch this short (less than 2mins) video.
We have a session on 31.01.25 at 10am - click the link to book: tinyurl.com/5yc86zs8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6pF...
#Training #Compassion #Connect
25.01.2025 13:34 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
List of training courses that Compassionate Communities have listed so far this year.
31.01.25 - Talk, listen, connect (TLC)
14.02.25 - TLC train the trainer
06.03.5 - Exploring bereavement in health, care and community contexts
07.03.25 - Compassionate Cities/Communities the basics
27.03.25 - Compassionate communities essentials for hospices
07.05.25 - Practice certificate in equity, diversity and inclusion for palliative and end of life care
03.06.25 - Public health palliative care training for specialist registrars.
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
20.01.2025 17:47 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks for sharing Emily!
17.01.2025 15:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
16.01.2025 15:07 β π 0 π 5 π¬ 2 π 0
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