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Palliative Care Congress 2027

Organised by the Association for Palliative Medicine of Great Britain and Ireland
Dates11–12 Mar 2027
LocationSalford, United Kingdom
Abstracts16 Oct 2026
Annual multidisciplinary palliative care congress hosted by the Association for Palliative Medicine, with PCC 2027 taking place at The Lowry, Salford on 11-12 March 2027.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 31 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingAnnual APM congress with more than 500 multidisciplinary delegates and…View detail

Annual APM congress with more than 500 multidisciplinary delegates and a named 2027 organising committee.

Research ValueOriginal research, audits, service evaluations, case reports and work-in-progress submissions…View detail

Original research, audits, service evaluations, case reports and work-in-progress submissions are invited, with oral and poster presentation routes.

Trainee RelevanceCommittee includes Education & Trainee, Junior, SAS and hospice doctor…View detail

Committee includes Education & Trainee, Junior, SAS and hospice doctor representation; abstract prizes and prior trainee/junior categories are visible from the 2026 cycle.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Science and Spirit: Living and Dying in Modern Times
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
AbstractsOpen · 16 Oct 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 16 October 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroral
Submission Specifications
Opens
2026-09-01
Closes
2026-10-16
Structure
Background or Introduction, Method(s), Results, Conclusion(s)
Word Limit
300 words
Presenting Author Registration Deadline
2027-01-22
Categories & Recommended Topics
Bereavement
Caregivers and the Family
Education and Training
End of Life Care
Ethics
Global Palliative Care
Psychosocial & Spiritual
Service Development
Supportive Care
Survivorship and Rehabilitation
Sustainability
Symptom Management
Transition
Work in Progress
Submission & registration deadlines3 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline16 Oct 2026Checked 31 Aug 2026
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Presenter registration22 Jan 2027Checked 31 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Accommodation event-rate cutoff9 Feb 2027Checked 31 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Conference timeline2 key dates
16 Oct 2026
Abstract submission deadline
11 Mar 2027
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ · Salford
Venue AddressThe Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Accommodation Booking Urlhttps://events.reservation-highway.co.uk/?session=1076&dpw=pcc27
Accommodation Rate Cutoff2027-02-09
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Tickets go on sale in September 2026; prices were not visible during this scrape.
  • There is no late-breaking abstract call for PCC 2027; submit through the main call.
  • Accommodation event rates are available until 9 February 2027, subject to later availability.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

PCC 2027 is the Association for Palliative Medicine annual congress for palliative care clinicians and researchers. The organiser says PCC events attract more than 500 delegates from multidisciplinary backgrounds, and the 2027 theme is Science and Spirit: Living and Dying in Modern Times.

The abstract route is live on the congress site, with original research, audit and service evaluation, case reports, and work-in-progress submissions invited. Abstracts are capped at 300 words and should use a structured Background or Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusions format, with accepted work considered for oral presentation or poster presentation.

The main abstract call opens on 1 September 2026 and closes on 16 October 2026. Notification emails are scheduled for 20 November 2026, and presenting authors must register by 22 January 2027. Tickets are stated to go on sale in September 2026, but delegate prices were not visible during this scrape.\n\nThe congress venue is The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford. The accommodation page and booking partner list discounted event-rate rooms close to the venue, with those rates available until 9 February 2027.

Frequently asked
When is Palliative Care Congress 2027?
Palliative Care Congress 2027 takes place 11–12 Mar 2027 in The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ, Salford.
Where is Palliative Care Congress 2027 held?
Palliative Care Congress 2027 is held at The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ, Salford, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Palliative Care Congress 2027?
Abstract submissions close on 16 Oct 2026.
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