International Observatory on End of Life Care

Phone+44 (0)1524 593309
Websitehttps://www.lancaster.ac.uk/ioelc

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LA1 4YD
United Kingdom

Organisation profile

The aim of the International Observatory on End of Life Care is to undertake high quality research, clinical studies, evaluation, education, advocacy and consultancy to improve palliative and end of life care for patients and family carers. The Observatory works closely with the local health and social care community in the North West, as well as nationally and internationally. We offer a range of methodological and theoretical expertise drawn from clinical and social science perspectives.

Sarah Brearley, SFHEA
- sarah.brearleylancaster.acuk
- Health Research - Professor of Palliative Care
- Institute For Social Futures
- ISF Fellows
- International Observatory on End of Life Care - Academic
Person: Academic and Related
20072026
Zoe Cockshott
- International Observatory on End of Life Care - Senior Research Associate
Person
20012025
Danielle Collingridge Moore MBE
- d.collingridgemoorelancaster.acuk
- Health Research - Research Fellow (DCEPT Sir Robert Boyd Fellow), Honorary Researcher
Person: Honorary/Visiting, Academic and Related
20132025

6 Not started
8 Active
41 Finished

Improving young people’s awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in managing digital assets and digital legacy
Nwosu, A. (Principal Investigator), Appleby, J. (Co-Investigator) & Stanley, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
Memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement between Lancaster University and Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool
Nwosu, A. (Principal Investigator)
16/12/24 → …
Project: Research
Decolonising palliative care: exploring British Muslims perspectives on End-of-Life Care in the UK, a qualitative study 2024-2027.
Salifu, Y. (Funding Applicant), Nawaz, S. (PhD Student), Ahmed, F. (Other) & Preston, N. (Other)
4/10/24 → 30/09/27
Project: Research

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Physical health care and staff training: An exploration of the experiences of mental health nurses, managers of mental health nurses and trainers
Jabbie, L., 2026, Lancaster University. 215 p.
Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis

Open Access
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1 Downloads (Pure)
‘Saying goodbye’. . . A systematic integrative review of palliative caregiving in intergenerational living contexts
Juhrmann, M., Vandersman, P., Damarell, R., Sharaf, A. K., Martin, J. S., Donkor, A. & Salifu, Y., 1/01/2026, In: Palliative Medicine. 40, 1, p. 31-49 19 p.
Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

Open Access
A qualitative study exploring the perceptions and understandings of advance care planning by people with treatable but not curable cancer
Board, R., Hughes, S., Stewart, K., Lewis, T. & Payne, S., 1/12/2025, In: Palliative Medicine. 39, 10, p. 1072-1081 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review

Open Access
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8 Downloads (Pure)

Sexes (Journal)
Salifu, Y. (Peer reviewer)
5/01/2026 → 8/01/2026
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Research for Palliative Care Clinicians - Liverpool" (RESPACC-L)
Nwosu, A. (Speaker)
10/12/2025
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Launch of the Palliative Care Journal Club Toolkit
Nwosu, A. (Speaker) & Stanley, S. (Organiser)
3/12/2025
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

Best Poster Award
Juhrmann, M. (Recipient), Vandersman, P. (Recipient), Damarell, R. (Recipient), Sharaf, A. K. (Recipient), Martin, J. S. (Recipient), Donkor, A. (Recipient) & Salifu, Y. (Recipient), 30/05/2025
Prize: National/international honour
Culture for Innovation Award at The North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2023
Nwosu, A. (Recipient), 22/06/2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
FHM Dean's Award 2023
Salifu, Y. (Recipient), 14/06/2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Your Nottingham Alumni Awards
Salifu, Y.
4/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Podcast
Salifu, Y.
18/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Announcing the top 10 EAPC blogs for 2024!
Salifu, Y., Davies , J. & Eccles, K.
29/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Opinion

Addressing a Global divide in Access to Palliative Care
Salifu, Y. (Participant), Ejegi-Memeh , S. (Participant), Wood, T. (Participant), Wilson, P. D. (Participant), Robinson, D. J. (Participant), Gwyther, L. (Participant), Fouch, D. N. (Participant), Aziato, P. L. (Participant), Dzansi, G. (Participant), Santos Salas, P. A. (Participant), Allsop , M. (Participant), Ebenso, B. (Participant), Downing, J. (Participant), Namukwaya, E. (Participant), Tod, P. A. (Participant), Gardiner, C. (Participant), Wilson, F. (Participant), Darlison, L. (Participant), Appolus, O. R. (Participant), Willemse, H. (Participant) & Namisango, E. (Participant)
Impact: Cultural Impacts, Health Impact
COMPASS Ghana:The Founding Board Meeting
Salifu, Y. (Participant) & Davies , J. (Participant)
Impact: Societal Impacts

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COMPASS Ghana Annual Report April 2023_March 2024
Salifu, Y. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact, Societal Impacts

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Implementing and evaluating online advance care planning training in UK nursing homes during COVID-19: findings from the Necessary Discussions multi-site case study project
Cousins, E. (Creator), Preston, N. (Creator), Doherty, J. (Creator), Varey, S. (Creator), Harding, A. (Creator), McCann, A. (Creator), Harrison Dening, K. (Creator), Finucane, A. (Creator), Carter, G. (Creator), Mitchell, G. (Creator) & Brazil, K. (Creator), Figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5995829, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Implementing_and_evaluating_online_advance_care_planning_training_in_UK_nursing_homes_during_COVID-19_findings_from_the_Necessary_Discussions_multi-site_case_study_project/5995829
Dataset
An analysis of the experiences of bereaved relatives and health care providers following palliative sedation: a study protocol for a qualitative international multicenter case study
Van der Elst, M. (Creator), Payne, S. (Creator), Arantzamendi, M. (Creator), Preston, N. (Creator), Hasselaar, J. (Creator), Centeno, C. (Creator), Belar, A. (Creator), Jaspers, B. (Creator), Brunsch, H. (Creator), Surges, S. (Creator), Adile, C. (Creator) & Menten, J. (Creator), Figshare, 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6580414, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/An_analysis_of_the_experiences_of_bereaved_relatives_and_health_care_providers_following_palliative_sedation_a_study_protocol_for_a_qualitative_international_multicenter_case_study/6580414 and one more link, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/An_analysis_of_the_experiences_of_bereaved_relatives_and_health_care_providers_following_palliative_sedation_a_study_protocol_for_a_qualitative_international_multicenter_case_study/6580414/1 (show fewer)
Dataset
The impact of covid-19 on out-of-hours adult hospice care: an online survey
Hasson, F. (Creator), Slater, P. (Creator), Fee, A. (Creator), McConnell, T. (Creator), Payne, S. (Creator), Finlay, D.-A. (Creator) & McIlfatrick, S. (Creator), Figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6023830.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/The_impact_of_covid-19_on_out-of-hours_adult_hospice_care_an_online_survey/6023830/1
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International Observatory on End of Life Care

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Sarah Brearley, SFHEA

Zoe Cockshott

Danielle Collingridge Moore MBE

Improving young people’s awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in managing digital assets and digital legacy

Memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement between Lancaster University and Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool

Decolonising palliative care: exploring British Muslims perspectives on End-of-Life Care in the UK, a qualitative study 2024-2027.

Physical health care and staff training: An exploration of the experiences of mental health nurses, managers of mental health nurses and trainers

‘Saying goodbye’. . . A systematic integrative review of palliative caregiving in intergenerational living contexts

A qualitative study exploring the perceptions and understandings of advance care planning by people with treatable but not curable cancer

Sexes (Journal)

Research for Palliative Care Clinicians - Liverpool" (RESPACC-L)

Launch of the Palliative Care Journal Club Toolkit

Best Poster Award

Culture for Innovation Award at The North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2023

FHM Dean's Award 2023

Your Nottingham Alumni Awards

Podcast

Announcing the top 10 EAPC blogs for 2024!

Addressing a Global divide in Access to Palliative Care

COMPASS Ghana:The Founding Board Meeting

COMPASS Ghana Annual Report April 2023_March 2024

Implementing and evaluating online advance care planning training in UK nursing homes during COVID-19: findings from the Necessary Discussions multi-site case study project

An analysis of the experiences of bereaved relatives and health care providers following palliative sedation: a study protocol for a qualitative international multicenter case study

The impact of covid-19 on out-of-hours adult hospice care: an online survey

International Observatory on End of Life Care

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