The International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person

The International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

HealthMedical research
Network or umbrellaFounded 2014International reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 2014, The International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person is a non-profit network based in Liverpool, United Kingdom working on health, medical research.

The International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person is a global network of clinicians, researchers and educators working to improve end of life care for dying people and their families. Formed in 2014 by colleagues from 12 countries who had worked together on the OPCARE9 EU project, it now includes members from 64 countries. Its work covers research, quality improvement and education, delivered through a Coordinating Centre at the University of Liverpool, an Executive Committee and a Facilitator Network. Members implement its 10/40 Model of care in their own regional or national settings, supported by mentorship, tools and resources. Membership is free for basic access, with paid Full Membership offering wider benefits on a sliding scale of fees.

Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Focus areas

end of life carepalliative careresearchquality improvementeducationglobal network

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMedical research

Works for

PatientsFamilies

How they work

ResearchAwareness & educationCapacity building

Programmes

Quality Improvement Programme

Health

Quality improvement work to raise standards of end of life care through the Collaborative's 10/40 Model and Quality Improvement Framework.

Education Programme

Health

Education and training in end of life care, including courses, webinars and the Summer School and Annual Conference.

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership fees

Ways to support

Membership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

EAPC, University of Liverpool, Erasmus University Medical Center, Lund University, University of Tartu, Haukeland University Hospital

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