Jan 26 2026
CODE-YAA Presented at the 32nd Italian SICP Conference
Minna Hökkä, vice action chair of Code-YAA, was invited to present the project at the 32nd Italian SICP conference on palliative care. In her presentation, she provided a brief overview of the current state of palliative care education in light of the recently published EAPC Atlas of Palliative Care. There is still an urgent need…
Eleonore Baum Presents CODE-YAA Project Updates to Stakeholders
Last Tuesday, Eleonore Baum presented the CODE-YAA project to stakeholders in palliative care education at the annual IG Bildung und Forschung meeting in St.Gallen, organized by Palliative Ostschweiz. She provided updates on the project’s recent developments and activities at the European level. 🌟 Eleonore states: “It was inspiring to connect with colleagues from educational institutions,…
Dr. Stephen Mason Leads Discussion on Developing European Palliative Care Education Standards at Liverpool Conference
Our Working Group 1 Leader Dr. Stephen Mason is presenting an oral speech titled “Is it possible to develop European-wide standards for palliative care education? The EU-COST Action CODE-YAA Project” at the Tenth International Research Conference on Best Care for the Dying Person in Liverpool, UK (19–20 November 2025). 📘 The presentation explores the feasibility…
Presenting Poster on Bridging Science and Practice
Thrilled to share that our poster titled “Bridging Science and Practice: Science Communication in the CODE-YAA@PC-EDU Project” is being presented by our wonderful Action Chair Prof. Piret Paal at the Tenth International Research Conference on Best Care for the Dying Person in Liverpool, UK (19-20 November 2025). 👥 Authors: Cornelia Brandstötter-Gugg, Piret Paal, Tania Ximena…
The translation of the Code-Yaa tool have started
COST action CA22127 CODE-YAA aims to develop quality indicators to assess the quality of palliative care education. Through a multi-step process (literature review, document analysis, and a Delphi study) a list of over 30 indicators has been developed. On June 2–3, a WG2 meeting was held at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas, Lithuania.…
Welcome to apply for the Influencer Award! Apply before 31.01.2026
The Influencer Award honors individuals or groups who have significantly advanced public awareness and education in palliative care through social media, campaigns, educational resources, or advocacy efforts. The link for the application https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/8EDA77C32C9F89B7 There are five criteria: 1. Public Awareness & Reach Demonstrated success in engaging broad and diverse audiences through impactful content, campaigns, or…
CODE-YAA@PC-EDU Project
In response to an age-related increase in deaths from chronic diseases, the CODE-YAA@PC-EDU project (COST Action CA22127) was born for integration and improvement of education and training in palliative care.
CODE-YAA@PC-EDU is an acronym for “COllaboratively DEveloped culturallY Appropriate and inclusive Assessment tool for Palliative Care EDUcation” aiming to set quality indicators for establishing a gold standard for high-quality palliative care education and training. By developing and employing CODE-YAA as a freely accessible, new culturally and ethically appropriate inclusive evidence-based self-assessment tool, CODE-YAA@PC-EDU will measure, explore and promote access to palliative care education in the Pan-European region, focusing on primary health care, which is considered the most sustainable and cost-effective model for palliative care delivery.
To participate in our CODE-YAA@PC-EDU project, please click here for more information.
Read our brochure (pdf) here.
Newsletter
Newsletter 2/2025, read here (link).
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Grant Awarding Criteria
for Dissemination Conference
The Dissemination Conference Grant Application is to enable COST Action participants whose abstract of the work of the Action is accepted for oral presentation to apply for grants to attend high-level conferences fully organized by a third party
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ITC Conference Grant is to enable Action Participants whose abstract is accepted for oral presentation at a conference to apply for grants.
Morefor Short Term Scientific Missions
The STSM Grants will enable researchers and innovators to apply for grants who would like to carry out specific work in an host organization located in a different country.
Morefor Virtual Mobility
The Virtual Mobility (VM) Grants consists of a collaboration in an online setting among researchers or innovators within the COST Action, to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, etc.
Morefor Virtual Networking
The Virtual Networking Support (VNS) is aimed to develop the new forms of collaboration in online and hybrid settings as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration within the research and innovation communities and among the members of the COST Action.
Morefor Young Researcher and Innovator
Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grant (YRI Conference grant) funds a presentation (poster/oral presentation) of their own work by a Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) in a high-level conference
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February 2026
Feb 04 2026 - Mar 04 2026
MC Meeting (Management Committee & Core Group Meeting)
Feb 19 2026
Webinar: Advocacy for Palliative Care Education – Building Relationships
Feb 23 2026
Coordination Meeting of WG5
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