Institute of Life Course & Medical Sciences

Hosted by the University of Liverpool in partnership with the International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person and endorsed by the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland, this international conference offers an international perspective on research and innovation in care for the dying. 

With attendance possible both in person and via the RCP's virtual conference platform, there is sure to be an attendance option to suit you.  Click the 'More info' tab to view the full programme, which features lectures and workshops delivered by world-leading clinicians and researchers.

Abstract submissions for oral and poster presentation are invited from those wishing to share research and best practice in care for the dying.  Further information, including abstract submission form and full conference programme, is available on the International Collaborative website: www.bestcareforthedying.org/conference

There is also the option to attend the Pre-Conference Dinner on the evening of Wednesday 12th October 2022 (additional charge).

REGISTRATION FEE FOR APM AND NON-MEMBERS INCLUDES SIX MONTHS' FREE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR BEST CARE FOR THE DYING PERSON.

Free registration includes the following:

• All proceedings of the iLIVE Consortium meeting, Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th October (including lunch and refreshments)
• Consortium Dinner, Monday 10th October

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• Conference Dinner, Wednesday 12th October - £48
• Global Research & Future Innovations in Best Care for the Dying Person conference, Thursday 13th October - £115

The 2022 Annual Symposium will be held at the prestigious Royal College of Physicians North in Liverpool and is open to International Collaborative members only.

There are three attendance options:

1. Full Annual Symposium in person, 12 and 13 October 2022
2. Global Research and Future Innovations in Best Care for the Dying Person conference only - in person attendance (13 October only)
3. Global Research and Future Innovations in Best Care for the Dying Person conference only - virtual attendance 

Full details of the programme for each of these events is available by clicking on the above links.

Note that the Abstract Deadline is 30 June 2022, and abstracts will only be accepted from those registered to attend.  

For those attending in person, there is also the option to attend the Conference Dinner on the evening of 12 October at an additional £48 per person.

We look forward to seeing you in Liverpool.