PalCaRe NW Networking Event

Getting involved in research: collaboration and

co-operation in palliative care research across NW

When: Friday 19th July, 10am – 3.30pm. Registration and refreshments from 9.15am.

Where: St Catherine's Hospice, Preston (see map below)

Who: Anyone interested in getting involved in or developing palliative care research particularly across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. This includes clinicians (nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, social care professionals), researchers, researcher managers and more. No need to have research experience to attend.

What: Plenary session, and a mix of presentations including bitesize introductions to research in palliative care and current projects with networking opportunities including research development groups. Check back for full programme, outline below.

How much: FREE! We will even throw in lunch

How to book: Click on this Microsoft Forms link here to register to attend before the 12th July 2024

You can see the address and other details of the venue on their website here: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/visit-contact/.

St Catherine’s Hospice, St Catherine’s Park. Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU.

Parking is available on site, Lostock Hall railway station is nearby.

Outline Programme

9.15am Registration and coffee. Opportunity to visit marketplace, network and view posters.
10am Introduction to PalCaRe NWC
10.15 am Plenary Session .
Coffee
11.45am: Planning your research - issues to consider: Four to five small group discussions focused on key research issues.
Lunch
1pm: Research masterclass: a series of bitesize presentations.
Coffee
2 pm Research planning discussions. Join one of our research development group discussions (Heart failure, Paediatrics, Education and one for students).
3pm: Wrap up - finish by 3.30pm.