We can all offer spiritual care. Attend this introductory course to gain skills and confidence in this integral and rewarding part of palliative and end of life care.

This learning event supports registered nurses & senior healthcare assistants who double-check pumps to confidently set up and manage pumps, and understand commonly used medication that assists symptom management in palliative care.

Understand ACP and resources for people with a learning disability. Recognise cues, and facilitate and enable people to have conversations about their plans, hopes and choices for the future.

For people who have a good understanding of Advance Care Planning (ACP). This session focuses on having ACP conversations using the Brief Intervention tool.

Learn to use an evidence-based approach to non-pharmacological techniques in managing fatigue and promoting energy conservation for the breathless patient.

Learn how to identify and assess frailty and frailty syndromes. Consider appropriate prescribing and de-prescribing for people at end of life.

Recognising dying is a key enabler for a better death. This workshop enables participants to explore current knowledge and understanding about recognising dying and help promote confidence in communicating this in the context of uncertainty.

This nationally benchmarked 2 day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult, e.g. breaking bad news, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support. Feedback shows increased confidence from each participant and is "An invaluable addition to our degree module, it's second to none and reflected in student feedback" - Sam Garner, Education Lead, Gastroenterology

Day 1 (16 July 2025) - An opportunity to practice communication skills, which will improve your confidence when caring for a person at end of life. Day 2 (23 July 2025) - To recognise changes, explore and understand how to practically care for someone's mouth, skin, bowel and bladder at end of life.