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:

· Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine in rapidly progressive Dementia– 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 Susie Holt, 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 Catherine’s Hospice & Nutrition Nurse Consultant, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.

· Challenges of Palliative Care in Non-malignant Liver Disease – Dr Jayne Dillon, Consultant Hepatologist, St. James’s Hospital, Leeds

· Supporting People with Ventilatory Failure – Verity Ford, Consultant Physiotherapist. Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

· Persisting Disorders of Consciousness: Rehabilitation or Palliation? – Dr David Shakespeare & Dr Zain Mosood, Consultants in Neurorehabilitation Medicine, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust · Renal Disease and Frailty.

· Kidney Supportive Care – Dr Andrew Nixon, Consultant Nephrologist, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

· Living Well with Interstitial Lung Disease – How do we achieve this? – Dr Laura Jane White, North West ST6 Respiratory/GIM trainee, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow, Lancaster University.

· Huntington’s Disease; Networking care in later stages – Dr Rachel Thomasson, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Northern Care Alliance.

· Topic to be confirmed – Dr Kate Gatenby, Consultant Cardiologist, Leeds General Infirmary.

· Topic to be confirmed – Dr Mark Worthington, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation 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

Call for Abstracts:

We invite submissions of poster abstracts showcasing innovative practice, research, service development, or lived experience in the field of non-malignant palliative care.  All accepted abstracts will be featured in the conference programme, and posters presented at the conference.

Submit Your Abstract: education@stcatherines.co.uk

Submission Deadline: 27^th February 2026 at 5pm

If accepted, to have the poster presented, at least one author needs to be attending the 2 day event

Format

Authors & Affiliations, include lead presenter’s contact email

Abstract Structure (max 250 words): Title, Background, Aim, Methods, Results, Conclusion

Booking & Pricing:

Delegate Pricing (Two-Day Conference):

• Early Bird rate (for bookings before 13^th March 5pm) £220*
• Standard rate (for bookings after 13^th March 5pm) £265

*Discount will be applied on the basket page.

To book, please complete the registration form via the SIGN UP button on this page.  Alternatively, if you require an invoice for payment, please email education@stcatherines.co.uk with your name, address and purchase order number.