The future of palliative care in an ageing society: evidence and practice

An exploration of the future role of palliative care in the context of global ageing, drawing on new evidence and practice across specialist, generalist and public health perspectives.

This lecture will be broadcast live online from the Cicely Saunders Institute.

About the speaker

Professor Lieve Van den Block is Full Professor of Ageing and Palliative Care at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), and Director of the End-of-Life Care Research Group at VUB and Ghent University. She leads the Ageing and Palliative Care Research Programme and is internationally recognised for her research on improving care for people with advanced illness, particularly older adults and those in long-term care settings.

With over two decades of experience, Professor Van den Block’s work has significantly influenced palliative care policy and practice in Belgium and beyond. Her research is interdisciplinary and international, combining clinical insight with public health approaches to end-of-life care.

About the lecture

As populations around the world age, the prevalence of chronic and serious illness is rising. In this lecture, Professor Van den Block will examine how palliative care systems must evolve to meet these growing needs. She will discuss current evidence, identify gaps in knowledge and service delivery, and suggest future directions for research, education and practice. The lecture will highlight the importance of integrated, collaborative care models in improving the lives of older people and their families.

The Cicely Saunders International Annual Lecture, hosted by the Cicely Saunders Institute at King’s College London, brings together global leaders whose work has profoundly influenced palliative and end-of-life care. These lectures are aimed at clinicians, healthcare researchers, policymakers, and funders - and offer a rare opportunity to engage with cutting-edge developments in the field.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation

Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

King's College London

 

The Cicely Saunders International Annual Lecture is an annual event hosted by the Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London.

Speakers at this event are global leaders whose work has significantly influenced the field. These lectures are a unique opportunity to learn from world-leading clinicians and scientists and are aimed at clinicians, healthcare researchers, health policymakers and palliative care funders.

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