The Association of Palliative Day Services, known as APDS, is the first national representative body formed exclusively for palliative day service professionals
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Become a member of the APDS
Click here for more information and to complete our membership application
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⏰Last chance to contribute to the APDS national survey of palliative care day services
We want to hear from every service, regardless of size, structure or the name you use
Please complete & share with colleagues before the survey closes on 30 October
🔗 forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
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We'd love to hear about innovations in palliative care day services
Share what's working in your area and help us capture examples of good practice through our survey
This survey will close on Friday 30 October
forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
#Innovation #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare
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What is the biggest challenge facing palliative care day services right now?
We're collecting data to help identify common themes and support future service development
Add your thoughts below and complete the survey.
🔗 forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
#PalliativeCare #HospiceCare
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Every day service looks a little different.
We're interested in understanding the full range of activities being offered across the UK
What's the most valuable aspect of your service?
🔗 forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
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How do people access your service?
We know referral routes are changing across health and social care.
Help us gather the wider picture by completing the survey.
🔗 forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
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Thank you to everyone who has completed the APDS survey so far. We're already hearing about the incredible diversity of day services being delivered across the UK.
If you haven't yet taken part, there's still time to ensure your service is represented
🔗 forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o
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❓ What do you call your service?
Across the UK, services are described in many different ways. The terminology matters. It influences how commissioners, professionals and patients understand what we do.
What term does your organisation use?
🔗 forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
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📢 We're mapping palliative care day services across the UK. If you're involved in delivering palliative care day services, please take a few minutes to share your experience.
🔗 Survey link: forms.gle/4E9fkY9b5xfooV8o9
#PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #DayServices #HealthcareLeadership
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Webinar: Shaping the Future of APDS: Survey Results and Discussion
Thursday 3 December at 12:00–14:00
This webinar is FREE for APDS members to attend
Non-members can attend for £10
Book your place - lnkd.in/eN2DpiCN
Take the survey – lnkd.in/eBmXP-nw
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Have your say in the future of day services
By completing the APDS Survey
✅ Complete the survey
✅ Share it with your networks
✅ Help us create a stronger evidence base for service development
🔗 forms.gle/3HNcW1zDqQgNDHBg9
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🎵 A huge thank you to Joe Cavalli-Price for delivering such an inspiring keynote presentation at the APDS Conference.
What a fantastic way to close the day. Joe shared the incredible work being done through music in hospice care, leaving delegates informed, moved and inspired.
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Everyone should know about the difference this work is making. Find out more: musicinhospices.org.uk/
#APDS #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #MusicInHospices
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
Join us for the APDS annual conference
Embedding Day Services within our Communities
🎟️ apds.org.uk/events/2026-conf…
APDS Member £30 | Non-Member £50
Not a member? Join Today
apds.org.uk/join-the-apds/
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Embedding Day Services within our Communities
📅 Thursday 8 October 2026 | 💻 Virtual (MS Teams)
Join us for this year’s APDS Annual Conference as we explore how day services can evolve to meet the needs of our communities now and into the future.
apds.org.uk/events/2026-conf…
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Save the Date
We are delighted to announce the date for this year’s APDS Annual Conference:
Thursday 8 October 2026
Format Virtual, to be delivered via MS Teams
Fees
APDS Member £30
Non-Member £50
Programme Coming Soon!
More Info - apds.org.uk/events/save-the-…
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Join us for the APDS Autumn Webinar: Reflections from the conference
Date: Thursday 13 November
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
This event is FREE for APDS Members & £10 for Non-Members
Register your place 👇
🎟️apds.org.uk/events/apds-autu…
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Join the APDS Committee - Make a Difference in Day Services
We’re currently looking for two passionate and committed individuals to join our committee and help shape the future of day services nationwide.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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There is still time to book for our summer webinar
Date: Thursday 19 June
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
This event is FREE for APDS Members and £10 for Non-Members
🎟️apds.org.uk/events/apds-summ…
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There is still time to book for our summer webinar
Date: Thursday 19 June
Time: 2.00-4.00pm
There will be a presentation on the Assisted Dying Bill followed by time for networking.
This event is FREE for APDS Members and £10 for Non-Members
🎟️apds.org.uk/events/apds-summ…
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APDS Summer Webinar
🗓️Thursday 19 June
⏰2.00-4.00pm
There will be a presentation on the Assisted Dying Bill followed by time for networking.
This event is FREE for APDS Members and £10 for Non-Members
🎟️apds.org.uk/events/apds-summ…
Not a member? Join today!
apds.org.uk/join-the-apds/
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