Call for research to improve our understanding of the role and remit of the palliative care key worker in future home-based community care for those with a life limiting illness in Northern Ireland. Applications close on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 5pm.

The aim of this commissioned research project is to estimate the current number of community based palliative care key worker staff in each Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT), to provide an overview of the palliative caseload by HSCT and identify the core duties of a palliative care key worker and how the role could be best utilised as part of a wider integrated community care model.

Up to £50K (including VAT, if applicable) is available depending upon the scope and scale of the plans to be delivered.

More information and how to apply: Marie Curie Commissioned Targeted Calls