Abstract

Better Health and Care Futures is an interdisciplinary initiative at King’s College London led by the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care. In this seminar, Professor Irene Higginson will explore the initiative’s three key themes- a redesigned holistic approach to the care workforce, the development of frugal innovation and community co-production- in relation to palliative care and the work of the Cicely Saunders Institute.

About the Speaker

Professor Irene Higginson is a clinical academic, active in research, education and clinical palliative care. Based at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, the world’s first purpose-built Institute of palliative care, integrating research, education, clinical services, support and information, she is also an NIHR Senior Investigator (emeritus).

About the Seminar Series 

The Cicely Saunders Institute Open Seminar Series events are free to attend.

The series aim is to optimise opportunities for local, national and international networking within palliative care and rehabilitation. We facilitate seminars to assist in improving practice, education and policy, and the integration of research and clinical endeavours.