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First-of-its-kind study demonstrates the efficacy of nurse-led palliative care for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda

In the first randomised controlled trial to report the outcomes for nurse-led palliative care offered alongside continuing tuberculosis treatment, researchers...

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National report calls for urgent overhaul of palliative care across the UK

King’s academics have been involved in a major new report calling for a national strategy to address uneven end-of-life care across the UK.

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New Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Palliative Care to be hosted at King's

It will lead research, education and training into this sensitive topic both nationally and internationally.

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Study examines support available for the siblings of children with life-limiting conditions

The needs of children whose siblings have life-limiting conditions have been highlighted in a study by King's College London and the University of Strathclyde.

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King's graduate recognised for outstanding achievement in nursing

Tsitsi (Tee) Penicela, a recent graduate from the Clinical Research MRes within the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care has...

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Too many miss out on quality palliative care - King's experts call for change

Palliative care in the UK is under pressure, and too many people are missing out. A new BMJ opinion piece by King’s researchers argues it’s time to turn...

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Sabrina Bajwah appointed to Health and Social Care Committee Independent Expert Panel

Sabrina is among five palliative care specialists appointed.

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Postgraduate Nursing Scholarships

King's works in partnership with The Burdett Trust for Nursing and University of Edinburgh to educate nurse leaders of the future.

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Inspiring students into research

Applications now open for NIHR Insight Programme South London 2025/26 academic year

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Two King's academics awarded NIHR Research Professorships

Two King’s academics, Professor Mona Bafadhel and Professor Lorna Fraser, have been awarded the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research...

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Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty honoured in New Year's Honours List

King’s College London is proud to announce that Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty CBE has been nominated for a life Peerage within the House of Lords in the...

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Palliative care researchers lead on new WHO report

The report was commissioned for the World Innovation Summit for Health 2024

Professor Richard Harding at the World Innovation Summit for Health 2024

Professor Irene Higginson recognised as a Highly Cited Researcher in the world

Highly Cited Researchers List names the top 1% in their field in the world by citations.

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Palliative Care in Crisis: Cicely Saunders Institute supports call for improved palliative care

The Government must address the inequities in provision and access to palliative care.

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Dementia Journeys arrives at London Bridge Station

Empowering Better End of-Life Dementia Care (EMBED-Care) research programme takes Dementia Journeys to London Bridge Station.

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