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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills Training - September
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Communication Skills Training for experienced clinicians\nLed by Dr Ros Marvin\, Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Tier 3 Advanced Level  \nSt Clare Hospice offers a comprehensive Advanced Communication Skills Training course designed for experienced clinicians across all healthcare settings. This two-day\, advanced programme blends theory\, reflection and live experiential learning to help experienced professionals communicate confidently and compassionately in the most complex clinical situations. \nCourse fee: £400 \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this Tier 3 training?\nSenior and/or experienced clinicians often face conversations involving uncertainty\, emotion\, conflict\, decision-making and risk. This Tier 3 Advanced Communication Skills Training provides a safe\, structured and expertly facilitated environment to strengthen the ability to manage complex\, sensitive and high-stakes conversations with patients\, families and colleagues. \nThe training is led by experienced senior clinicians from St Clare Hospice’s specialist team: \n\nDr Ros Marvin – Consultant in Palliative Medicine\nDr Helen Saxena – Specialist Doctor\n\nSupported by: \n\nCaroline Hockett – Head of Nursing for Specialist Palliative Care\, Princess Alexandra Hospital\n\nTheir extensive clinical expertise across diverse\, complex healthcare scenarios ensures that the training is grounded in real-world scenarios\, best practice guidance and the nuanced communication challenges senior clinicians face daily. \nUnlike standard communication courses\, this training includes live role plays with professional actors\, giving participants the rare opportunity to practice complex conversations in a safe\, supported setting. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis advanced training is designed for senior clinicians of any specialty who regularly manage complex interactions and want to strengthen their advanced communication skills\, including: \n\nDoctors of all grades\nRegistered nurses\nAdvanced clinical practitioners\nAllied health professionals\nTeam leaders and clinical managers\n\nWhether you work in acute care\, community services\, mental health\, primary care\, long-term conditions\, urgent care or any specialist field\, this course will help you navigate high-complexity conversations with greater clarity\, confidence and compassion. \nAs a Tier 3 course\, it is most suitable for clinicians with previous communication training or substantial experience who regularly engage in challenging discussions involving prognosis\, uncertainty\, conflict\, distress and shared decision-making and who wish to build advanced capability. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: Two full days \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 8.30am to 4.30pm each day (tea\, coffee and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking) \nCourse fee: £400 \nThis two-day advanced course combines insight\, reflection and immersive practice with professional actors to build confidence and skill in handling the conversations that matter most. Participants work on real-life scenarios drawn from their own experiences\, making the learning practical\, personal and immediately relevant. Each attendee will be invited to attend a one-to-one pre-course session with a facilitator and complete a pre-course workbook ahead of the training\, ensuring a highly focused and impactful learning experience. \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\nSenior clinicians frequently face situations that require skill\, sensitivity and confidence – from discussing complex treatment decisions to supporting distressed families and addressing uncertainty. \nThis course equips professionals to: \n\nCommunicate with clarity\, empathy and authority\nNavigate emotionally charged or high-stakes conversations\nHandle conflict or differing expectations with confidence\nSupport patients and families through difficult decision-making\nStrengthen therapeutic relationships and reduce miscommunication\n\n\nBenefits for senior clinicians\nAttending this advanced training provides significant professional and personal benefits\, including: \n\nGreater confidence in managing complex and challenging conversations\nImproved patient\, family and team communication outcomes\nEnhanced emotional resilience and reflective practice\nPractical\, transferable skills applicable to any clinical setting\nA stronger foundation for leadership roles in palliative and end-of-life care\nExpert feedback from highly experienced palliative care clinicians\n\n\nHow to book your place on St Clare’s Advanced Communication Skills Training\nIf you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email. \nAlternatively\, you can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online. \n\n\n \n\n  \n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/advanced-communication-skills-training-september/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Talking ACP\, DNACPR & ReSPECT: A Practical Approach
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Advance Care Planning\, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations can enhance confidence and clarity in palliative care.\nLed by Trevor Farrington\, Nurse Consultant | Tier 2 Intermediate Level   \nAdvance Care Planning (ACP)\, DNACPR and ReSPECT are vital components of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. This Tier 2 training from St Clare Hospice provides healthcare professionals with the confidence\, skills and practical knowledge needed to initiate meaningful conversations at the right time. \nBook now \n\nWho is this course for? \nThis course is designed for regional healthcare professionals working in primary or secondary care who regularly support patients with palliative or end-of-life needs. \nIt is particularly suitable for: \n\nDoctors\, registered nurses and allied health professionals\nCommunity and hospital-based clinicians\nProfessionals involved in care planning\, treatment escalation or end-of-life discussions\n\nThis is a Tier 2 course\, offering deeper knowledge and skills for those who already have some experience in palliative and end-of-life care and are looking to build confidence in managing more challenging care scenarios. \n\nAbout the course \nDuration: 2 hours  \nFormat: Online via Teams  \nTime: 1pm to 3pm  \nThis online training offers a practical approach to ACP\, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations\, offering  strategies that participants can apply immediately in clinical practice. \n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand the importance of timely Advance Care Planning discussions\nIdentify and use regional ACP tools appropriately\nConfidently initiate and facilitate Advance Care Planning conversations\nEffectively link DNACPR decisions and treatment escalation plans to broader ACP discussions\n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable? \n\nDelivered by experienced palliative care professionals from St Clare Hospice\nFocused on real-world clinical practice and common challenges\nSupports regional consistency in ACP\, DNACPR and ReSPECT approaches\nBuilds confidence in conversations that can significantly improve patient care and experience\n\n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals \n\nIncreased confidence in leading Advance Care Planning discussions\nImproved communication skills for sensitive and complex conversations\nGreater understanding of DNACPR and treatment escalation within holistic care planning\nEnhanced ability to deliver person-centred\, values-based care\nSupports professional development in palliative and end-of-life care practice\n\n\nHow to book Talking ACP\, DNACPR & ReSPECT: A Practical Approach training\nYou can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online.  \nAlternatively\, if you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email.  \n\n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this training\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/talking-acp-dnacpr-respect-a-practical-approach-2/
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Night Walk: St Clare Hospice Charity 5 Mile Walk
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate the night and enjoy a fun\, 5-mile charity walk at St Clare Hospice’s Night Walk in Epping\nOne night. Five miles. Lots of laughter. \nSt Clare Hospice’s beloved Midnight Walk is back for its second year in Epping.  \nStarting and finishing at Epping St Johns School\, this fun\, atmospheric charity walk will take you\, your friends and family on a 5-mile walk to remember. Join us for this joyful experience under the night sky and help St Clare illuminate the way for families affected by a life-limiting illness. \n\nDate – Saturday 10th October 2026\nTime – 9pm – 12am\nLocation – Epping St Johns School\nTickets – £20 per person / £72 per group (4 people)\n\nBook now\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the Night Walk\, please get in touch with our friendly Fundraising team. Call 01279 773750 or email events@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/night-walk/
LOCATION:Epping St John’s School\, Bury Lane\, Epping\, Essex\, CM16 5JB
CATEGORIES:Our big events
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SUMMARY:St Clare Hospice Firewalk: Charity challenge
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the heat and take on the ultimate challenge at the St Clare Firewalk – all in aid of hospice care\n\n\n\n 	Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026\n 	Time: 6.30pm\n 	Location: St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\n 	Ticket: £25pp\n 	Sponsorship target: £150\n\nSign up now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\nThis isn’t your usual charity challenge. The St Clare Firewalk is a truly memorable experience – a barefoot walk across red-hot embers\, glowing at around 600 degrees Fahrenheit. There are no tricks and no illusions – just you\, the fire\, and the chance to do something incredible. \nAs the sun goes down and the embers light up\, the atmosphere will be buzzing with music from our live DJ. There’ll be refreshments available for both walkers and spectators to enjoy while soaking up the energy of the night. \nWhether you’re looking for a thrill or simply want to support a great cause\, the Firewalk is your chance to shine for St Clare Hospice. \n\n\n\nWe are working in collaboration with Time4Change to host this thrilling event. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on taking part in this scorcher of an event\, please contact our friendly Fundraising team by calling 01279 773750 or emailing events@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/st-clare-firewalk/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports and challenges
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SUMMARY:Santa’s Grotto at Harlow Garden Centre
DESCRIPTION:A magical Christmas experience awaits you at St Clare Hospice’s Santa’s Grotto in Harlow Garden Centre\nWe’re currently working hard with Santa\, his elves and Harlow Garden Centre to create a memorable Christmas experience for you and your family.  \nKeep an eye out on our social media to hear when Santa will be visiting Harlow Garden Centre – all in support of St Clare. \n\nWhat to Expect\nGet ready for a truly magical experience as St Clare Hospice teams up with Harlow Garden Centre to bring you a festive treat the whole family will love! \nWe can’t wait to welcome you this Christmas for a heartwarming festive adventure. Step into Santa’s cosy grotto\, meet the man himself\, receive a mystery present\, and help gather food for Rudolph ready for Christmas Eve. \nThis is more than just a festive family outing – it’s a chance to make lasting memories while supporting your local hospice. All proceeds go directly to St Clare Hospice.  \nMeaning your visit to Santa’s Grotto will not only make a magical memory for your family\, but will also St Clare Hospice continue to support local families making the most of every moment together this Christmas. \n \nOur Santa’s Grotto is organised in partnership with Harlow Garden Centre. \n\nIf you have a question about our Santa’s Grotto experience this Christmas\, please get in touch with our friendly Fundraising team by emailing grotto@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/santas-grotto/
LOCATION:Harlow Garden Centre\, Canes Lane\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events
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SUMMARY:Foundations in Palliative and End-of-Life Care - November
DESCRIPTION:Free palliative and end-of-life care training – build confidence and core skills\nLed by Cate Simmons and Tina Croft\, St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialists | Tier 1 Foundation Level  \nFoundations in palliative and end-of-life care are essential to delivering compassionate\, person-centred support. This Tier 1 training from St Clare Hospice equips healthcare professionals with the confidence\, core knowledge and practical understanding needed to support patients approaching the end of life. \nBook now \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis free palliative and end-of-life care training course is designed for healthcare professionals who are inexperienced or new to delivering palliative and end-of-life care. It is particularly suitable for: \n\nNewly qualified healthcare professionals\nCommunity and primary care staff\nHospital-based clinicians\nHealth and social care professionals supporting people with life-limiting illness\nProfessionals seeking a strong foundation in palliative care principles\n\nNo prior knowledge is required. This Tier 1 foundation course provides an accessible and supportive introduction to essential concepts and practical skills. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 7 hours \nFormat: Online via Teams \nTime: 9am to 4pm \nThis one-day online training course offers a comprehensive introduction to palliative and end-of-life care\, focusing on compassionate\, person-centred approaches that support patients and their families. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop a greater understanding of the foundations of palliative care\, including its principles\, scope\, and values\nIncrease confidence in caring for patients approaching the end of life\, recognising physical\, emotional\, and psychosocial needs\nDevelop Advance Care Planning skills\, enabling more meaningful conversations and improved patient-centred decision-making\n\nParticipants will leave with practical knowledge they can apply immediately in their professional roles. \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nDelivered by expert Clinical Nurse Specialists with extensive experience in palliative and hospice care\nFocuses on practical\, real-world application rather than theory alone\nEncourages confidence\, communication and compassionate care\n\nThis course provides a strong knowledge base that supports safe practice and future learning in palliative care. \n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals\nBy attending this end-of-life care training course\, healthcare professionals will: \n\nBuild confidence when supporting patients with life-limiting conditions\nImprove communication around end-of-life discussions and Advance Care Planning\nGain a clearer understanding of professional roles and responsibilities in palliative care\nEnhance person-centred\, compassionate care delivery\nStrengthen professional competence and career development\nFeel better prepared to support patients\, families\, and colleagues during challenging situations\n\nThis course empowers healthcare professionals to provide high-quality\, dignified care at one of the most important stages of a patient’s life. \n\nHow to book Foundations in Palliative and End-of-Life Care training\nYou can secure your free place today by completing the online form below. \n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this training\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/foundations-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-november/
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Domiciliary Care Providers Training - Neurological Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Free training for domiciliary care providers on caring for people with progressive neurological conditions.\nLed by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta\, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level  \nSt Clare Hospice is proud to offer free\, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers\, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in caring for people with progressive neurological conditions. \nLed by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta\, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. \nThis interactive\, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood\, offering practical tools\, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this free training?\nDomiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people living with progressive neurological conditions\, such as Parkinson’s disease\, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease\, in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge\, language and tools needed to recognise changes\, communicate effectively and provide compassionate\, person-centred care. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis training is ideal for: \n\nDomiciliary care workers\nHome care assistants\nCommunity support workers\nTeam leaders and care co-ordinators\nNew starters in the care sector\nAnyone supporting people with frailty and/or life-limiting illness\n\nWhether you are new to care or an experienced support worker\, this free course will enhance your understanding and improve the quality of care you provide. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 3 hours \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice \nTime: 1.30pm to 4.30pm (tea and coffee will be available) \nTrainer: Paula Bavetta\, Access & Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) \nSt Clare Hospice is committed to supporting the health and social care workforce across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Through education\, collaboration\, and high-quality training\, we help ensure that every person receives compassionate\, dignified care – wherever they call home. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nList common progressive neurological conditions encountered in domiciliary care. \nDescribe the symptoms and care needs associated with these conditions. \nUse practical skills to help manage challenging symptoms associated with neurological conditions. \nExplain the range of services St Clare Hospice offers for people with neurological conditions\, and know when and how to refer. \n\nThis provides practical\, hands-on knowledge to improve daily care and promote independence and dignity.  \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nDesigned specifically for domiciliary care workers and those seeking to improve outcomes for people receiving care at home\nDelivered by experienced facilitators with specialist knowledge\nCase-based learning and practical scenario discussions\nTools you can immediately apply in domiciliary care settings\nClear guidance on when and how to access hospice services\n\n\nBenefits for domiciliary care providers\nInvesting time in high-quality training has a direct impact on the care you deliver and the confidence of your staff\, helping you to: \n\nEnhance quality of care by equipping staff with practical skills and evidence-based knowledge to ensure clients receive earlier interventions\, more personalised support and improved overall care outcomes\nImprove confidence when supporting people with complex needs\, with clear understanding of frameworks to help guide decision-making and reduce uncertainty in challenging situations\nGain skills in having sensitive conversations\, understanding care priorities and recognising when to escalate concerns\, helping to build trust with families\, strengthen collaboration with healthcare teams and support smoother care transitions\nMeet CQC expectations in relation to staff training and competency\, safe care and treatment\, person-centred dignified care\, advance care planning\nReduce avoidable crises and hospital admissions by improving recognition of frailty and early signs of deterioration so staff can act sooner\nBuild stronger team resilience and morale\, helping to reduce burnout\, increase job satisfaction and help retain a skilled and motivated workforce\n\n\nHow to book your free training session\nSecure your place today by completing the online form below. \n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/domiciliary-care-providers-training-neurological-conditions/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Rehabilitative Palliative Care in Action: Understanding Experiences and Embedding Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can transform palliative practice and support people to live well with serious illness. \nLed by Alice Jones\, Senior Therapist and Wellbeing Hub Lead | Tier 2 Intermediate Level   \nRehabilitative palliative care is transforming how healthcare professionals support people living with palliative conditions. This one-hour online course from St Clare Hospice provides a practical\, evidence-informed introduction to Rehabilitative Palliative Care\, focusing on lived experiences\, meaningful goal setting and embedding best practice into everyday clinical work.  \nLed by Alice Jones\, senior therapist and Wellbeing Hub lead\, this interactive session supports clinical staff to deepen their understanding of rehabilitative approaches that promote independence\, dignity and quality of life for patients and their families.   \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this Tier 2 course? \n\nDelivered by St Clare Hospice\, a recognised leader in palliative and end-of-life care education \nFacilitated by an experienced senior therapist actively working in Rehabilitative Palliative Care \nFocused on real-world application\, not just theory \nExplores patient\, family and carer perspectives to enhance compassionate practice \nDesigned to build confidence and competence in clinical decision-making \nThis course is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to embed Rehabilitative Palliative Care principles into routine practice while improving patient outcomes.\n\n\nWho is this course for? \nThis course is designed for clinical staff working with patients experiencing palliative conditions\, including:  \n\nNurses and nurse specialists \nAllied Health Professionals \nTherapist and rehabilitation staff \nHospice and community clinicians \nHealth and social care professionals working regularly in palliative care \n\nThis Tier 2 session offers deeper knowledge and practical skills for those who want to enhance their expertise in managing complex palliative care scenarios.  \n\nAbout the course \nDuration: 1 hour  \nFormat: Online via Teams  \nTime: 1pm to 2pm  \n Rehabilitative Care in Action explores how rehabilitative principles can be integrated into palliative and end-of-life care to support patients to live as well as possible for as long as possible. It will examine what rehabilitative palliative care means in practice\, how lived experiences shape patient-centred care\, the role of healthcare professionals in supporting meaningful activity and the practical opportunities and common challenges when embedding this approach into a range of care settings and services.  \n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDefine Rehabilitative Palliative Care and understand its importance within the wider healthcare context \nExplore and discuss lived experiences of Rehabilitative Palliative Care from patient\, family\, and carer perspectives \nSupport patients with goal setting to achieve meaningful and valued activities \nIdentify opportunities and challenges in implementing Rehabilitative Palliative Care into clinical practice \n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable? \nAs palliative care continues to evolve\, healthcare professionals are increasingly expected to balance symptom management with rehabilitation\, autonomy and wellbeing. This course provides essential insight into how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can:  \n\nEnhance quality of life \nPromote independence and choice \nStrengthen multidisciplinary working \nSupport person-centred and strengths-based care \n\nIt equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to apply rehabilitative thinking in complex and emotionally demanding clinical environments. \n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals \n\nIncreased confidence in applying Rehabilitative Palliative Care principles \nA deeper understanding of patient and carer experiences \nPractical strategies for supporting meaningful goal setting \nEnhanced ability to embed best practice within their clinical role \nContinuing professional development aligned with palliative care competencies \n\n\nHow to book Rehabilitative Palliative Care in Action training \nYou can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online.  \nAlternatively\, if you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email.  \n\n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this training\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/rehabilitative-palliative-care-in-action-understanding-experiences-and-embedding-best-practice/
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Enabling Digital Memories Training
DESCRIPTION:Enabling Digital Memories training for healthcare professionals. Build confidence in supporting digital legacies within Advance Care Planning.\nLed by Trevor Farrington\, Nurse Consultant | Tier 2 Intermediate Level  \nSt Clare Hospice’s Enabling Digital Memories training is a half-day\, in-person course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to help patients create meaningful digital legacies. \nLed by Trevor Farrington\, Nurse Consultant\, and St Clare Hospice Chaplain Rev Becky Leach\, it will explore how conversations around digital assets can be sensitively integrated into high-quality\, person-centred Advance Care Planning (ACP). \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this Tier 2 training?\nThis training is ideal for healthcare professionals who want to build their confidence in discussing digital legacies and digital assets with patients and families. It offers the chance to strengthen your skills in Advance Care Planning while deepening your palliative and end-of-life care knowledge at a Tier 2 level. \nBy choosing this course\, you will enhance your ability to provide holistic\, person-centred care\, helping patients express their values\, identity\, and life stories through digital means as part of high-quality ACP practice. \nIt is suitable whether you are new to digital legacy conversations or looking to deepen your practice within ACP. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis training is specifically tailored for: \n\nAny healthcare professional who leads Advance Care Planning discussions\nNurses\, Allied Health Professionals\, Social Workers\, Support Workers and others working regularly with people approaching end-of-life\nProfessionals seeking Tier 2 palliative and end-of-life care development\, focusing on managing challenging scenarios and enhancing practical expertise\nThose working in hospices\, hospitals\, community teams\, care homes and primary care settings\n\nIf you support patients in exploring choices\, wishes or values\, this session will strengthen your ability to create meaningful and compassionate digital legacy conversations. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 2.5 hours \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice \nTime: 1.30pm to 4pm (tea and coffee will be available) \nTrainer: Trevor Farrington\, Nurse Consultant and Rev Becky Leach\, St Clare Hospice Chaplain \nThis in-person\, half-day training offers a reflective yet practical space to explore how digital memories can enrich the experience of patients and families during serious illness. The training is grounded in specialist palliative care expertise and real frontline experience. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand what a digital legacy is and identify the different types of digital assets individuals may wish to preserve\nLink digital asset conversations with Advance Care Planning\, ensuring they are approached sensitively\, ethically and in a person-centred manner\nEnable service users to create digital legacies using contemporary digital tools\, platforms and accessible memory-making techniques\n\nThese outcomes support both professional development and enhanced patient care across a wide range of clinical and community settings. \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\nDigital identity is now a significant part of how people communicate\, store memories and share their stories. As digital life becomes increasingly central to personal legacy\, healthcare professionals play a key role in helping individuals consider what they want to preserve and how. \nThis Enabling Digital Memories training adds value by: \n\nFilling a growing knowledge gap around digital legacy in palliative care\nHelping clinicians navigate conversations that are increasingly relevant but often overlooked\nProviding practical methods for integrating digital tools into ACP\nStrengthening person-centred approaches that honour patient preferences\, relationships\, and values\nEnhancing confidence in managing sensitive or complex discussions\n\n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals\nThrough guided discussion\, hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples\, you will learn how digital assets can enhance person-centred Advance Care Planning and contribute to a holistic understanding of what matters most to individuals. \nBy completing this course you will gain: \n\nEnhanced confidence in leading ACP conversations involving digital assets\nPractical skills to support patients in creating meaningful digital memories\nA deeper understanding of digital identity and its relevance in end-of-life planning\nTools and methods that can be applied immediately in clinical practice\nImproved communication skills and resilience in challenging care scenarios\nEvidence of Tier 2 palliative and end-of-life care development\, supporting ongoing CPD and professional growth\n\n\nHow to book your place on this training session\nIf you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email.  \nAlternatively\, you can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online.  \n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/enabling-digital-memories-training-2/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills Training - November
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Communication Skills Training for experienced clinicians\nLed by Dr Ros Marvin\, Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Tier 3 Advanced Level  \nSt Clare Hospice offers a comprehensive Advanced Communication Skills Training course designed for experienced clinicians across all healthcare settings. This two-day\, advanced programme blends theory\, reflection and live experiential learning to help experienced professionals communicate confidently and compassionately in the most complex clinical situations. \nCourse fee: £450 \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this Tier 3 training?\nSenior and/or experienced clinicians often face conversations involving uncertainty\, emotion\, conflict\, decision-making and risk. This Tier 3 Advanced Communication Skills Training provides a safe\, structured and expertly facilitated environment to strengthen the ability to manage complex\, sensitive and high-stakes conversations with patients\, families and colleagues. \nThe training is led by experienced senior clinicians from St Clare Hospice’s specialist team: \n\nDr Ros Marvin – Consultant in Palliative Medicine\nDr Helen Saxena – Specialist Doctor\n\nSupported by: \n\nCaroline Hockett – Head of Nursing for Specialist Palliative Care\, Princess Alexandra Hospital\n\nTheir extensive clinical expertise across diverse\, complex healthcare scenarios ensures that the training is grounded in real-world scenarios\, best practice guidance and the nuanced communication challenges senior clinicians face daily. \nUnlike standard communication courses\, this training includes live role plays with professional actors\, giving participants the rare opportunity to practice complex conversations in a safe\, supported setting. \n\nHow to book your place on St Clare’s Advanced Communication Skills Training\nIf you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email. \nAlternatively\, you can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online. \n\n\n \n\n\nWho is this course for?\nThis advanced training is designed for senior clinicians of any specialty who regularly manage complex interactions and want to strengthen their advanced communication skills\, including: \n\nDoctors of all grades\nRegistered nurses\nAdvanced clinical practitioners\nAllied health professionals\nTeam leaders and clinical managers\n\nWhether you work in acute care\, community services\, mental health\, primary care\, long-term conditions\, urgent care or any specialist field\, this course will help you navigate high-complexity conversations with greater clarity\, confidence and compassion. \nAs a Tier 3 course\, it is most suitable for clinicians with previous communication training or substantial experience who regularly engage in challenging discussions involving prognosis\, uncertainty\, conflict\, distress and shared decision-making and who wish to build advanced capability. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: Two full days \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 8.30am to 4.30pm each day (tea\, coffee and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking) \nCourse fee: £450 \nThis two-day advanced course combines insight\, reflection and immersive practice with professional actors to build confidence and skill in handling the conversations that matter most. Participants work on real-life scenarios drawn from their own experiences\, making the learning practical\, personal and immediately relevant. Each attendee will be invited to attend a one-to-one pre-course session with a facilitator and complete a pre-course workbook ahead of the training\, ensuring a highly focused and impactful learning experience. \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\nSenior clinicians frequently face situations that require skill\, sensitivity and confidence – from discussing complex treatment decisions to supporting distressed families and addressing uncertainty. \nThis course equips professionals to: \n\nCommunicate with clarity\, empathy and authority\nNavigate emotionally charged or high-stakes conversations\nHandle conflict or differing expectations with confidence\nSupport patients and families through difficult decision-making\nStrengthen therapeutic relationships and reduce miscommunication\n\n\nBenefits for senior clinicians\nAttending this advanced training provides significant professional and personal benefits\, including: \n\nGreater confidence in managing complex and challenging conversations\nImproved patient\, family and team communication outcomes\nEnhanced emotional resilience and reflective practice\nPractical\, transferable skills applicable to any clinical setting\nA stronger foundation for leadership roles in palliative and end-of-life care\nExpert feedback from highly experienced palliative care clinicians\n\n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/advanced-communication-skills-training-november/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: 10th December at St Clare Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special this December at St Clare Hospice\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life Thursday evening service. \nLight up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in honour of their loved ones. Candles are lit as we remember\, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one. \n\nDate – Saturday 12th December\nTime – 7pm\nLocation – St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood Road\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend\, whether you or not have experienced St Clare’s care\, and no matter how long ago your loss was. \nDuring the service there will be music performed by The Salvation Army and a local choir as well as festive readings and refreshments. \nBrowse our festive stalls and pick up an early stocking filler or two. Our stallholders will be set up in the hospice dining room for you to visit after the service. \nBy attending one of our special uplifting events this year\, you will also be supporting St Clare to continue caring for local people facing life-limiting illnesses\, or experiencing bereavement and loss. \nRegister your interest\n\nIf you’d like to speak to someone about this year’s Light up a Life services\, please get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 01279 773750 or email light@stclarehospice.org.uk \n\n 
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-n1/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Our big events
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: 13th December at St Clare Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special this December at St Clare Hospice\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life Saturday evening service. \nLight up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in honour of their loved ones. Candles are lit as we remember\, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one. \n\nDate – Saturday 12th December\nTimes –\n\nChildren’s arts and crafts: 2.30pm\nService begins: 4pm\n\n\nLocation – St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood Road\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend\, whether you or not have experienced St Clare’s care\, and no matter how long ago your loss was. \nFamilies with young children are invited to come along and enjoy arts and crafts at 2.30pm\, before the main service starts at 4pm. Children can create something meaningful during this fun and relaxed session led by the St Clare Patient and Family Support Team.  \nDuring the service there will be music performed by The Salvation Army and a local choir as well as festive readings and refreshments. \nBrowse our festive stalls and pick up an early stocking filler or two. Our stallholders will be set up in the hospice dining room for you to visit after the service. \nBy attending one of our special uplifting events this year\, you will also be supporting St Clare to continue caring for local people facing life-limiting illnesses\, or experiencing bereavement and loss. \nRegister your interest\n\nIf you’d like to speak to someone about this year’s Light up a Life services\, please get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 01279 773750 or email light@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-n2/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Our big events
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SUMMARY:St Clare Golf Day 2027: Charity Golf Event
DESCRIPTION:Club together for your local hospice charity at Saffron Walden Golf Club\nGet ready to tee off in a charity golf day to help raise vital funds for your local hospice. \n\nDate – Thursday 20th May 2027\, 9am – 9pm\nLocation – Saffron Walden Golf Club\nTickets – £410 per team (4 players)\n\nWhat to expect\nThis is a charity golf day you won’t want to miss! Here’s a taster of what to expect… \n\n\n\n\n\nSet in the charming surroundings of the renowned Audley End mansion\n18-hole round of golf with panoramic views of the idyllic Saffron Walden\nDelicious two-course dinner and thrilling auction\nPrizes up for grabs for the winning teams\, nearest-the-pin and longest drives\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nContact us\n \nIf you would like to get in touch with us about the St Clare Hospice Golf Day\, please contact Relationship Fundraising Manager Ellie Gale by calling 01279 773750 or emailing ellie.gale@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/stclaregolfday/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Golf Club\, Windmill Hill\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Snowdon by Night Trek
DESCRIPTION:Trek Snowdon by Night in a exhilarating challenge for St Clare Hospice\n\nDates: Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th June 2027\nRegistration fee: £49\nSponsorship options:\n\nOption A – Raise £450\nOption B – Pay £225 (8 weeks before departure) and raise as much as you can!\n\n\n\nSign up now\n\nWhat to Expect\nSnowdonia National Park in North Wales is renowned for its dramatic\, rugged landscapes and outstanding opportunities for trekking and outdoor adventure. Rising to 1\,085 meters\, Snowdon – known in Welsh as Yr Wyddfa – is the highest mountain in England and Wales and is steeped in legend\, said to be the resting place of a mythical giant. \nA popular summit by day\, climbing Snowdon by night transforms this familiar route into a truly exhilarating challenge. Reaching the summit under the glow of the moonlight is an unforgettable experience\, matched only by the magic of watching the sunrise as we begin our descent. \nAs daylight gradually reveals the sweeping mountain views\, you’ll witness the landscape come alive in a way few ever do. Whether you want to put yourself outside of your comfort zone or trek in memory of a loved one\, this is your moment to make a difference. \n\nHow We Can Help You\n\n\n \nTrek for St Clare Hospice and you’ll receive: \n\n\n \n\n\nA St Clare t-shirt to wear with pride\n\n\n\nDedicated support from us\, your biggest fans\, at every step of your journey\n\n\n\nAll the resources you need to help you meet and exceed your fundraising target!\n\n\n\n\n \nWe’ll be with you every step of the way and want to ensure you have the best possible experience! \n\nGet in touch\nIf you have a question about this trek\, or would like to complete a different challenge in aid of St Clare\, get in touch with Sarah Piercy (Challenge Events Relationship Fundraiser) by emailing sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/snowdon-by-night/
LOCATION:Mount Snowdon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports and challenges
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