Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE

Intervention to optiMise Palliative caRe for peOple with liVed Experience of homelessness (IMPROVE): a realist evaluation

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

This award was massively well deserved... you keep us all on our toes!

[Mr Bullringbash with endless labels @FredFli80762995]

@crisis_uk @uclh @lnnmhomeless Some of the delegates at the @lnnmhomeless London Network of nurses and midwifes conference concerning #Homelessness and Healthcare 2025
@janeyecook @carolineshulman to name but many others oh yes myself of course

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Wonderful day at Leeds stakeholder meeting today discussing upcoming IMPROVE Community of Practice being run by @stgemmashospice @LCHNHSTrust @WeAreBevan Great work in Leeds already & strong collective desire to do even better. @carolineshulman #homelesspallitiavecare @KeatLiz

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Last day of IMPROVE filming with the gorgeous Gill Taylor talking about the work of the Dying Homeless project https://t.co/BaeAagO4ak Thanks to EVERYONE who has been filmed!!! #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @lnnmhomeless @mariecurieuk @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

A joyful Day 9 of IMPROVE filming with Dennis, Kelly and Dana at Edward Alsop Court - what a committed & gorgeous bunch! #homelessnessandpallitiavecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @lookaheadtweets @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Day 8 IMPROVE filming-Aigburth Drive. In Liverpool the entire system is putting the person at the centre e.g. in terms of pain & meds. Go visit! @brownlowcentral @WhitechapelLiv #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Brownlow Health Central @brownlowcentral]

Today we finished filming for a national project to improve palliative & end-of-life care.

It’s been inspiring to spend the day at The Harm Reduction Project in Liverpool, capturing best practice and hearing from teams who are making such a meaningful difference to lives. 💙

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Day 7 IMPROVE filming fab Katie, Lola, Denis and Keith at YMCA Hestia House @YMCATogether ‘Nobody walks alone here’ says Denis. https://t.co/aGCRXNH4cO #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Day 6 IMPROVE filming focused on Nicky, Lucy, Liz & Dom talking about the inclusive, proactive, person centred palliative care provided in Leeds @hibbert_nicky @stgemmashospice @WeAreBevan @LCHNHSTrust #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Day 5 IMPROVE programme filming at O Hanlon House @oxhomelessmvt & Luther Street @OxfordHealthNHS yesterday capturing their fab partnership approach  #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Day 4  IMPROVE filming. Was at @sobellhouse yesterday capturing the fab Oxford approach to supporting people experiencing homelessness with advanced health needs. #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms @oxhomelessmvt

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Had a fab 10th Oct filming lovely Nuneaton #homelessnessandpalliativecare Community of Practice on World Homelessness Day. Their team spirit, mutual support & person centredness shone through.
@nhsswft @CWPT_NHS @flexiblefilms @carolineshulman @lnnmhomeless

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Had a fab 10th Oct filming lovely Nuneaton #homelessnessandpalliativecare Community of Practice on World Homelessness Day. Their team spirit, mutual support & person centredness shone through. @carolineshulman @mariecurieuk @UCLPsychiatry @GEHNHSnews @maehospice @North_Warks_BC

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

On #worldhomelessnessday I am headed to the fab Nuneaton Community of Practice today to film their collaborative & inclusive MDT approach. #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms @maehospice @GEHNHSnews @lnnmhomeless

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Was at the https://t.co/bBOwsHz3IE Annual Memorial service yesterday evening marking the deaths of 1611 people who died homeless in the last year. Always painful to hear about... @carolineshulman @turtleandturtle @PathwayUK @lnnmhomeless @mariecurieuk @janeyecook @UCLPsychiatry

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Day 1 & 2 of IMPROVE filming complete. Our fab @PathwayUK EbEs have been filmed & have created images for the updated programme. Massive thanks to them for their insights & ideas. #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk@lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

On Day 2 of IMPROVE filming Khos Miah from @CommunityTPRP came to help make educational films that will change people’s attitudes. He is SUCH a inspiring speaker… Massive thanks! #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk@lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

So wish I could come, looks brilliant.... next year definitely!!!

[NMIH @NMIH12]

This years theme for Inclusion Health conference in INMO is “Gender at the Heart of Inclusion Health”. Get your tickets via phone. Further details: https://t.co/RiXAAVLYWs

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

10 BRILLIANT sites have been chosen to run the #homelessnessandpalliativecare CoP in Phase 3 of IMPROVE in 2026-Sheffield, Oxford, Kingston/ Richmond, Camden, NE London, Hereford, Watford, Nottingham, Leeds, Wolverhampton! @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @UCLPsychiatry

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

In Phase 2 of the IMPROVE evaluation we are optimising the CoP programme prior to Phase 3. Planning for Phase 2 is nearly complete – filming starts next week! #homelessnessandpalliativecare @carolineshulman @PathwayUK @mariecurieuk @UCLPsychiatry @lnnmhomeless @flexiblefilms

[Sam Dorney-Smith, Research Associate, IMPROVE @InclusivePEoLC]

Want to be part of Phase 3? We are looking for 6 test sites to run homelessness and palliative care Community of Practice sessions from Jan 2026. Info: Tues 8th July 14.00-15.00 Sign up here: https://t.co/p4WdtNqQwl. Or contact [email protected] @carolineshulman