Palliative Care Week 2023 is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to share the events lined up for this heartfelt week. Check out the schedule below, and join us in spreading awareness and understanding of palliative care.

**Monday, September 11th:**
- 🌆 *Light up of Belfast City Hall* & *Dublin City Hall* - Evening events to capture the spirit of Palliative Care Week and share your support on social media.
- ☕ *Drop in Coffee Morning* - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Banbridge Enterprise Centre, Banbridge. Organised by Southern Area Hospice Services.
- 🏳️‍🌈 *Creating a Welcoming Environment in LGBTQI+ End of Life and Palliative Care* - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom. Organised by LGBT Ireland and AIIHPC.

**Tuesday, September 12th:**
- ☕ *Drop in Coffee Morning* - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Crozier Hall, Armagh. Organised by Southern Area Hospice Services.
- 📚 *Palliative Care Conference - Living for Today, Planning for Tomorrow* - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Stormont Hotel, Belfast. Organised by Palliative Care Research Forum Northern Ireland.

**Wednesday, September 13th:**
- 🍰 *Bereavement Café* - 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast. Organised by Northern Ireland Hospice.
- 🗣️ *Irish Hospice Foundation Palliative Care Week Event* - 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM online via Teams. Organised by Irish Hospice Foundation.
- 🧪 *The role of the research nurse in palliative care* - 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM via Zoom. Organised by Marie Curie and AIIHPC.

**Thursday, September 14th:**
- 🌈 *Trans and gender diverse perspectives of palliative and end of life care* - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM via Zoom. Organised by Hospice UK and AIIHPC.
- 📚 *Planning for the Future: Teaching Teens about Palliative Care* - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM via Teams. Organised by Marie Curie, St Francis Hospice, and AIIHPC.
- 🏡 *Order in the House* - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Town Hall, Ballyclare. Part of Palliative Care Week, featuring Northern Ireland’s professional decluttering duo.

**Friday, September 15th:**
- 🌍 *The Final Inequality: global perspectives on access to palliative and end-of-life care for all* - 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at North Lecture Theatre, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast. Organised by Queen’s University Belfast. Speaker: Richard Harding.

Throughout the week, you can also find **Information Stands** at various locations to learn more about palliative care.

Stay tuned for an enriching week of events! For more details on each event, visit Palliative Hub.

Let's come together to promote understanding, compassion, and support in palliative care. 💙