Tier 1: Foundation Courses
Our Tier 1 Foundation Courses offer essential knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care for all health and social care professionals. Delivered online and in-person, these sessions provide a solid understanding of care practices, key terminology and practical skills.
Tier 2: Intermediate Courses
Our Tier 2 Intermediate Courses help health professionals deepen their knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care. Designed to build confidence, these sessions focus on managing challenging care scenarios and enhancing practical expertise for those working regularly in palliative and end-of-life care.
Tier 3: Advanced Courses
Our Tier 3 Advanced Courses are for experienced professionals who specialise in palliative and end-of-life care. Focused on advanced skills and complex scenarios, these sessions deepen expertise and build on knowledge gained in Tier 2 courses.
2026 Education & Training Events
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April 2026
Talking ACP, DNACPR & ReSPECT: A Practical Approach
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Start date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Location: Online
Tier 2 training to enhance confidence and clarity when navigating Advance Care Planning, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations.
Advanced Communication Skills Training
Tier 3: Advanced level
Dates: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
A 2-day Tier 3 advanced course to help healthcare professionals navigate challenging conversations with confidence, compassion and clarity.
End of Life Care Simulation Training for EEAST Teams
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 2 scenario-based learning experience designed specifically for paramedics, pre-hospital nurses and other ambulance clinicians working across the East of England to enhance practical skills, deepen clinical understanding and build confidence when responding to end-of-life situations in the pre-hospital environment.
Introduction to Namaste Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 1 training for paid care staff and unpaid family carers providing practical skills, compassionate approaches and essential knowledge to improve the lives of people with advanced dementia.
End of Life Care Simulation Training for EEAST Teams
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Location: TBC
Tier 2 scenario-based learning experience designed specifically for paramedics, pre-hospital nurses and other ambulance clinicians working across the East of England to enhance practical skills, deepen clinical understanding and build confidence when responding to end-of-life situations in the pre-hospital environment.
Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
A highly practical Tier 1 course designed specifically for health and social care professionals working in residential, nursing or home care environments.
Domiciliary Care Providers Training – End of Life Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 1 training for domiciliary care providers to strengthen skills and confidence in end-of-life care.
Spotlight On – Supporting Palliative Patients in Crisis
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Location: Online
Tier 2 webinar to help healthcare professionals who regularly support palliative and end-of-life care patients to recognise, assess and respond to crisis situations while maintaining comfort, dignity and patient-centred care.
Advanced Communication Skills Training
Tier 3: Advanced course
Dates: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd July 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
A 2-day course to help healthcare professionals navigate challenging conversations with confidence, compassion and clarity.
Domiciliary Care Providers Training – Frailty & Hospice Palliative Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 1 training for domiciliary care providers to strengthen skills and confidence in frailty and palliative care.
Introduction to Namaste Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Location: Online
Tier 1 training for paid care staff and unpaid family carers providing practical skills, compassionate approaches and essential knowledge to improve the lives of people with advanced dementia.
European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care (Autumn 2026)
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Start date: Monday 7th September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
A Tier 2 8-week course for healthcare professionals to consolidate and develop their palliative care confidence and expertise.
Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
A highly practical Tier 1 course designed specifically for health and social care professionals working in residential, nursing or home care environments.
Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Thursday 10th September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Free Tier 2 training for healthcare professionals to teach family carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life.
Domiciliary Care Providers Training – End of Life Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 1 training for domiciliary care providers to strengthen skills and confidence in end-of-life care.
Advanced Communication Skills Training
Tier 3: Advanced course
Dates: Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
A 2-day course to help healthcare professionals navigate challenging conversations with confidence, compassion and clarity.
DNACPR Training for Senior Responsible Clinicians
Tier 3: Advanced level
Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 3 training to empower experienced clinicians with the confidence, clarity and clinical authority to lead sensitive DNACPR conversations, navigate complex decision-making and complete documentation to the highest governance standards.
Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Free Tier 2 training for healthcare professionals to teach family carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life.
Talking ACP, DNACPR & ReSPECT
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Location: Online
Tier 2 training to enhance confidence and clarity when navigating Advance Care Planning, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations.
Foundations in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Monday 16th November
Location: Online
Tier 1 online training offering a comprehensive introduction to palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on compassionate, person-centred approaches that support patients and their families.
Domiciliary Care Providers Training – Neurological Conditions
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 1 training for domiciliary care providers to strengthen skills and confidence in caring for people with progressive neurological conditions.
Introduction to Namaste Care
Tier 1: Foundation level
Date: Tuesday 18th November 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 1 training for paid care staff and unpaid family carers providing practical skills, compassionate approaches and essential knowledge to improve the lives of people with advanced dementia.
Enabling Digital Memories
Tier 2: Intermediate course
Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Location: St Clare Hospice
Tier 2 course to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to help patients create meaningful digital legacies.
Rehabilitative Palliative Care in Action
Tier 2: Intermediate level
Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Location: Online
Tier 2 webinar for healthcare professionals working regularly with palliative and end-of-life care patients who want to discover how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can transform palliative practice and support people to live well with serious illness.
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In Autumn 2024, St Clare Hospice was awarded Affiliated Healthcare Organisation Status by the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine (2024-2027), recognising its vital role in clinical placements, teaching and high-quality education.