Join us for a pioneering two-day conference on the 8th and 9th June 2026, focused on enhancing knowledge and practice in palliative care for patients with non-malignant conditions—ranging from the frequently encountered to the clinically rare.

This dynamic and inclusive event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and share experiences across disciplines. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or new to the field, you’ll gain valuable insights to support compassionate, person-centred care.

Confirmed session & speakers:

· Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease.

Professor Simon Mead, Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Lead, UK National Prion Clinic based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH.

· Gastrointestinal Dystonia.

Dr Jess Macwilliam, Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Claire House Children’s Hospice

· Intestinal Failure.

Tracy Earley, Director of Nursing, St Catherines Hospice & Nurition Nurse Consultant, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

· Liver failure including potential transplant candidates.

Dr Jayne Dillon, Consultant Hepatologist, St. James’s Hospital, Leeds

· Long Term Ventilated Patient.

Verity Ford, Consultant Physiotherapist. Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

· Persistent Disorders of Consciousness.

Dr David Shakespeare & Dr Zain Mosood, Consultants in Neurorehabiition Medicine, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust · Renal Disease and Frailty.

Dr Andrew Nixon, Consultant Nephrologist, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Further sessions to be confirmed.

Book on our conference if you:

· Provide care for people living with incurable non-malignant conditions

· Work in hospital, community, hospice, or integrated care settings

· Design, commission, or lead services for individuals with complex long-term needs

· Are looking to deepen your expertise in non-malignant palliative care

· Are committed to improving quality of life and equity in care for all patients