Upcoming training events

Thu 28 May 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

This session, originally designed for medics, is offered to help all those involved in care to identify rising pressure demands and to feel empowered to access help.

Tue 9 Jun 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

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.

Wed 10 Jun 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)

Improve understanding in assessment and management of illnesses affecting the swallow function. Explore special impact at end of life affecting communication and decision-making to confidently provide care.

Wed 8 Jul 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Join us for a supportive session exploring how to communicate sensitively and confidently by phone. Together, we will look at structures and techniques that help guide difficult conversations, including those involving deteriorating conditions or significant news, and consider the potential impact these moments can have on others.

Tue 14 Jul 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Learn how the Rowcroft Advance Care Planning (ACP) Brief Intervention Tool© enables conversations that matter with friends, family and clients/patients. Prior knowledge and training about ACP is beneficial but not essential.

Wed 15 Jul 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Explore best practice and adaptations beneficial to patients at end of life.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

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.

Wed 30 Sep 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Helping you anticipate patients' decline and respond in crisis to symptoms at end of life.

Thu 1 Oct 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

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.

Wed 7 Oct 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)

To develop an understanding of how to assess a patient's pain experience and become familiar with the various tools available for this purpose. To recognise and implement the principles of pain management, while also understanding the role and rationale behind both non-pharmacological interventions and prescribed medications.

Tue 13 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)

A one-day, intermediate level practice-based day for health care professionals wishing to enhance their existing skills in emotive type conversations with those receiving palliative and end of life care.

20 - 21 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM

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

Thu 5 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

During this year's Learning Disability Week, we can help you 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.

Thu 12 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

This learning event explores how music and creativity can support patients and families at the end of life, offering comfort, connection, and a way to remain outward looking. It highlights the power of creative expression to preserve identity and challenge the sense of loss, fostering dignity and meaning in life's final chapter.

Wed 18 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Understand what happens to your digital accounts and assets, e.g. Facebook/Instagram/shopping accounts pre and post death. Help patients understand their choices and decisions around all password-protected digital accounts.

Wed 2 Dec 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

This session aims to support you to feel more confident to discuss choices around tissue donation. Clarifies your responsibilities around Treatment Escalation Plans (TEPs), highlighting when it would be appropriate to request one for those in your care. Please note this is awareness training only and will not enable you to write TEPs.

Thu 3 Dec 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

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.

Wed 9 Dec 2026

1 day, 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM (8 hours)

For Rowcroft staff only – An opportunity to refresh your communication skills, re-visit common challenges, and practice in small groups. Rowcroft staff are expected to update these skills every three years.