Palliative Care Conference 2026

A National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Doctoral Fellow in Palliative Medicine based in Yorkshire, Stephanie has a strong foundation in acute medical training, having worked in the emergency department, intensive care, and various medical specialties. She has chosen to specialize in acute palliative care, with a focus on Palliative Care in Critical Care settings. While her clinical work encompasses the full range of palliative and end-of-life care, her research interests lie particularly in the implementation of interventions in the intensive care unit. To facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals, she established the End-of-life and Palliative Care in the ICU Research Network (EPCIN). This initiative aligns with her participation in palliative care conferences and Winchester healthcare events, where she aims to drive advancements in the field.

Dr. Dan Harvey is a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine at Nottingham University Hospitals and an Hon. Professor at the University of Nottingham. He is also a member of the UK Intensive Care Society Legal & Ethical Advisory Group. With a keen interest in research, Dan serves as the National Lead for Innovation & Research in Organ Donation for NHS Blood and Transplant, and he is the joint Chief Investigator for the SIGNET study, which is recognized as the world's largest interventional study in organ donation. Additionally, he has co-developed the ethical decision-making framework “MORAL Balance” with Dr. Dale Gardiner, which is taught in NHSBT professional courses. His expertise in Palliative Care in Critical Care will also be highlighted at upcoming Winchester healthcare events, including a palliative care conference.

Amanda is an Associate Specialist in Palliative Medicine, working between Jacksplace Young Adult hospice and the University Hospital Southampton’s Supportive and Palliative Care team. With a background in Paediatrics, Amanda completed most of her training before transitioning to adult palliative medicine. She has found her niche caring for young adults and serves as the medical lead for Jacksplace, where she focuses on conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and complex neurodisability. Amanda often participates in Winchester healthcare events and is passionate about sharing insights at the palliative care conference, particularly regarding Palliative Care in Critical Care.

I have been a Paediatric & Neonatal Surgeon in Southampton since 1994, with a primary focus on paediatric oncology, particularly in the techniques of tumour dissection. Additionally, I serve as an Hon. Senior Lecturer in Clinical Law at the University of Southampton since 2009, holding an LLB Hons & LLM. As the Director of the Department of Clinical Law at University Hospitals of Southampton, the first of its kind in the NHS, I articulated the concept of clinical law in 2016. I have responded to over 1600 enquiries from clinicians across all regulated professions, which has given me insight into the clinical legal questions that often cause discomfort among healthcare providers. Approximately 130 of these enquiries have resulted in short anonymised briefing notes available at http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/HealthProfessionals/Clinical-law-updates/Clinicallawupdates.aspx. I contribute regularly to clinical legal columns in the Bulletin of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and the Archives of Disease in Childhood, as well as authoring numerous chapters in medical and legal textbooks. My publications in peer-reviewed journals include significant works such as 'Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses: A review of judicial responses to the refusal of blood' and 'Betrayal of trust in medical manslaughter' in J Crim Law, 2019 83(6)489-502. I also authored 'Clinical Law for Clinical Practice,' published by CRC Press in 2020. Furthermore, I actively participate in Winchester healthcare events, including the palliative care conference, where Palliative Care in Critical Care is a vital topic of discussion. For inquiries, please reach out at robert.wheeler@uhs.nhs.uk.