Association for Palliative Medicine

Have you heard of BedRace? The educational board game that is an engaging way for healthcare professionals & students to learn important concepts and practical skills about palliative care! Visit us on stand 52 at the @hospiceUK conference for more information! #HospiceUKConf

Reminder to register for the Special Resolution meeting on the 19th September to vote on the Articles of Association changes. Please contact the office if you need help registering or to submit a proxy vote.

The racist and Islamophobic attacks and riots across the UK are impacting APM colleagues. It is essential we support such colleagues at this time, ensuring their safety getting to and from work and in the workplace. We stand against fascism and racism of all forms, including Islamophobia.

Lots of work has been going on behind the scenes recently and we are now delighted to announce the launch of our new APM website! A word from the APM President, Dr Sarah Cox - "I am delighted to announce the launch of the new APM website. The site has been designed to give our members a user friendly platform to access the many benefits included as part of their APM membership. As a professional organisation the APM now has the perfect platform to share the vast amount of work and education it delivers within our sector. If you haven't already, I encourage you to take a look at our new website and let us know what you think!" www.apmonline.org

….what is e-ELCA? e-ELCA is an elearning library which provides resources to enhance the training and education of all health and social care workforce so that high-quality care can be delivered. This resource is freely available to anyone in the UK and resources are written and regularly reviewed and accredited by members of the APM. There are over 180 sessions in 9 topic areas: - Advance care planning - Assessment - Communication skills - Social care - Bereavement care - Spiritual care - Specific conditions and contexts - Specialist care Access e-ELCA here: https://lnkd.in/eVbSBsSJ

Introducing Dr Becky Ogundele, the newly appointed Education and Training Rep on the APM Trainees Committee! Congratulations on your new role Becky! If you are interested in joining an APM committee, keep an eye on the vacancies page of the website which is updated regularly! #palliativemedicine

Introducing the new APM LinkedIn account, keep an eye out for updates and latest news from the APM! #palliativecare #palliativemedicine