SUMMER SCHOOL, MÁlaga
11-12 May 2026
An opportunity to meet mid-year and enjoy Spanish hospitality as members progress key projects and prospective members learn about the 10/40 Model in the Andalucían sunshine.
Main programme:
Best Care for the Dying Person
Project group workshops
Facilitator Network workshops
Summer School Dinner
Hosted by Fundación Cudeca, Spain's longest-established centre for hospice care, Summer School is a two-day programme of workshops for prospective, new, and established members of the Collaborative.
ABOUT SUMMER SCHOOL 2026
Summer School offers two days of inspiring plenaries, practical workshops, and international collaboration focused on improving care for the dying.
Participants will explore the 10/40 Model, global research, volunteering, bereavement support, and innovative approaches in palliative care, while sharing ideas through abstracts, posters, and interactive sessions.
Yusuf Hamied Centre
Cudeca Institute for Training & Research
Benalmádena
Málaga, Spain
Venue:
Zule Ramirez
Email: zuleramirez@cudeca.org
Contact:
REGISTRATION
25% EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT Applies UNTIL 31 MARCH
SUMMER SCHOOL 2026 REGISTRATION FEES
Full Members
Free Members and Non-Members
EARLYBIRD RATE
Until 31 March 2026
190 €
240 €
STANDARD RATE
From 1 April 2026
240 €
290 €
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in registration fees. However, we have secured preferential rates for our delegates at two of Benalmádena's leading hotels, with daily bus transfers to and from the Summer School venue.
Rooms cannot be booked online so please email the hotels directly. Availability is limited so act fast to secure your room.
Hotel Alay ****
Single occupancy at 110 € per night (bed and breakfast)
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Email reservas@hotelalay.com to book. Quote Cudeca Summer School to receive the reduced rate.
Hotel THB San Fermin ***
Single occupancy at 62 € per night (bed and breakfast)
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Email sanfermincial@thbhotels.com to book. Quote Cudeca Summer School to receive the reduced rate.
ABSTRACT CALL
We invite abstracts on research and best practice in palliative and end-of-life care for oral or poster presentation.
Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and must be submitted to admin@bestcareforthedying.org on the official proforma.