Join Dr Syed Qamar Abbas for a free lunchtime lecture exploring sexuality in palliative care. Sexuality is an important issue for many patients with serious illnesses and their partners, yet this is a subject that health care professionals often do not address in the palliative care context. Sexuality is intrinsic to a person’s sense of […]
Join Dr Arjun Kingdon for a free lunchtime lecture exploring the pitfalls and challenges of prescribing opioids. Opioids (narcotics) are used with or without non-opioids to treat moderate to severe pain. They are often a necessary part of a pain relief plan for cancer patients. Progress has occurred in the management of cancer pain, yet […]
Join Dr Helen Saxena for a free lunchtime lecture exploring the importance of Tissue and Corneal Donation. In this Masterclass for professionals, our Specialty Doctor will look at the importance of tissue and corneal donation in palliative care. This session is to raise awareness and understanding around corneal donation, as this is a topic that […]
Join our Inpatient Unit Charge Nurse, Lorraine Player, for a free lunchtime lecture on the journey of a dying patient in a hospice. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join our Medical Director, Dr Qamar Abbas, for a free lunchtime lecture on a person-centred approach to dying. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join our Consultant, Dr Enam Khan, for a free lunchtime lecture on the use of steroids in palliative care. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join Lynne Hooper (First Contact Team Manager) and Jo Turner (Clinical Nurse Specialist), for a free lunchtime lecture on oral hygiene and mouth care in palliative care. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Level 2 Psychological Skills training We are holding our next Cancer and Palliative Care Level 2 Psychological skills training session in West Essex on Wednesday 10th May 2023. This will be delivered by Dr Danielle Bream-Jackson, Clinical Psychologist in Cancer and Palliative Care at Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust. This will be a one day […]
This virtual training day will support the development of knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day's learning events will be delivered via […]
Join our Compassionate Communities Manager, Fiona Venus, for a free lunchtime lecture on the role of compassionate communities in palliative care. Please note: we regret that this event has been cancelled Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join our Consultant, Dr Arjun Kingdon for a free lunchtime lecture on the Ambitions framework in end of life care. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join our Medical Director, Dr Qamar Abbas, for a free lunchtime lecture on Breaking bad news. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
This virtual training day will support the development of knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day’s learning events will be delivered via […]
The second annual St Clare Hospice Palliative Care Conference will take place on Wednesday 27th September 2023, at the Manor of Groves Hotel. It is open to all healthcare and social care professionals and providers nationally. The theme of the conference is 'Placing the person at the centre of their care'. Please note, online bookings […]
Join two of our Clinical Nurse Specialists, Michelle Pipe and Annette Harman, for a free lunchtime lecture on Palliative Care and Learning Disabilities. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
This is a collaborative, in-person education workshop, organised by St Clare Hospice and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, giving attendees an opportunity to learn from experts in the field of palliative care and increase their confidence, skills and knowledge in relation to caring for patients who are actively dying. Care of the dying patient […]
This virtual training day will support the development of knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day’s learning events will be delivered via […]
Join Dr Ros Marvin, our Consultant in Palliative Medicine, and St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialist Tina Croft for a free lunchtime lecture on end stage heart failure. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
St Clare Hospice invited clinicians to understand more about Neurological Diseases and Palliative Care at their first-ever Learning Together Study Day in June The first of our two new Learning Together Study Days took place on Tuesday 25th June 2024 at Harlow Study Centre. Delegates were invited to improve their knowledge and understanding of palliative […]
Join St Clare's Medical Director, Dr Qamar Abbas, and St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialist Michelle Pipe for a free lunchtime lecture on the tools for symptom assessment. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join Dr Arjun Kingdon, our Consultant in Palliative Medicine, and St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialist Cate Simmons for a free lunchtime lecture on diabetes management in the last days of life. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
This virtual training day will support the development of knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day’s learning events will be delivered via […]
Join St Clare Specialty Doctor, Dr Enam Khan, and St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialist Joanne Turner for a free lunchtime lecture on Advance Care Planning and guidance on EPACCS. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
St Clare Hospice invited clinicians to understand more about Spirituality at the End of Life at their brand new Learning Together Study Day in November Delegates were invited to improve their knowledge and understanding of palliative and end-of-life care as well as learn from St Clare Hospice’s expert clinical team and our special guest speakers […]
Join St Clare Specialty Doctor, Dr Enam Khan, and St Clare Clinical Nurse Specialist Irene O'Dell for a free lunchtime lecture on the use of steroids in palliative care. Click on this registration link to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.
Join St Clare Medical specialty doctor Dr Meena Kangasabapathy and physiotherapist Alexandra Smith, from the St Clare Therapy Team, for a free lunchtime lecture on the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Please complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- […]
Join St Clare Medical Director Dr Qamar Abbas and Clinical Nurse Specialist Cate Simmons for a free lunchtime lecture on palliative care emergencies. Please complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy […]
Join St Clare Medical Director Prof Qamar Abbas for a free lunchtime lecture on Total Pain. Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy one of the lines. Otherwise, multiple copies of […]
Taking place on Tuesday 8th April 2025 from 1pm-4pm, this introductory course will be held at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. The 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid […]
Increase your confidence, skills and knowledge of caring for people who are actively dying at this face-to-face education workshop led by St Clare Hospice on Wednesday 9th April 2025. This afternoon study session has been designed to equip regional healthcare professionals to initiate Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions skillfully and in a timely manner, and […]
Join St Clare consultant Jonathan Riordan and Clinical Nurse Specialist Annette Harman for a free lunchtime lecture on neuropathic pain. Please complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy one of the […]
Join St Clare specialty doctor Arjun Kingdon and Clinical Nurse Specialist Samantha Taylor for a free lunchtime lecture on palliative care for people with Parkinson's Disease. Please complete the registration for below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your […]
Join us for this face-to-face training seminar aimed at developing your knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day’s learning events will be […]
Taking place on Wednesday 25th June 2025 from 2pm to 4pm, this introductory course is taking place online via Zoom. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. The 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid care […]
Join St Clare specialty doctor Ros Marvin and Clinical Nurse Specialist Emma Michael for a free lunchtime lecture on nutrition at the end of life. Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only […]
Taking place on Tuesday 24th August 2025 from 1pm-4pm, this introductory course will be held at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. The 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid […]
Join St Clare specialty doctor Dr Enam Khan and Clinical Nurse Specialist Irene O'Dell for a free lunchtime lecture on GI symptoms in palliative care patients. Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, […]
Our new practical DNACPR Study Day has been developed in partnership with Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT).
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Taking place on Tuesday 21st October 2025 from 2pm to 4pm, this introductory course is taking place online via Zoom. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. The 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid care […]
Increase your confidence, skills and knowledge of caring for people who are actively dying at this face-to-face education workshop led by St Clare Hospice on Wednesday 19th November 2025. This afternoon study session has been designed to equip regional healthcare professionals to initiate Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions skillfully and in a timely manner, and […]
Taking place on Tuesday 9th December 2025 from 1pm-4pm, this introductory course will be held at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. The 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid […]
Join St Clare specialty doctor Dr Arjun Kingdon and Clinical Nurse Specialist Joanne Turner for a free lunchtime lecture on communication at the end of life. Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, […]
This virtual training day will support the development of knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day’s learning events will be delivered via […]
Specialist training for registered and unregistered practitioners in West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Led by Amanda Orange, Family Therapist | Tier 1 Foundation Level Supportive, confident and compassionate bereavement care is essential within every care home and domiciliary care setting. St Clare Hospice’s Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes is a highly practical course designed […]
Online education for healthcare professionals to advance their skills in managing nausea and vomiting in palliative care. Led by Dr Ros Marvin, Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Nausea and vomiting are among the most distressing and complex symptoms experienced by patients with life-limiting conditions. Effective assessment and management are essential to […]
Free online dementia care training for paid and unpaid carers delivered by St Clare Hospice Led by Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Co-ordinator | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice’s Introduction to Namaste Care workshop is a free online training session designed to support both paid care staff and unpaid family carers who look after people […]
DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training for experienced regional clinicians Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant & Tracy Reed, Clinical Lead End of Life Care (EPUT) | Tier 3 Advanced Level St Clare Hospice offers free Tier 3 DNACPR training for experienced clinicians working in palliative and end-of-life care. This full-day, face-to-face course is […]
Discover how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can transform palliative practice and support people to live well with serious illness. Led by Alice Jones, Senior Therapist and Wellbeing Hub Lead | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Rehabilitative 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 […]
Free training for domiciliary care providers on frailty and hospice palliative care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in frailty and palliative […]
Online education for healthcare professionals on managing diabetes in the last year of life. Led by Dr Helen Saxena, Specialist Doctor | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Diabetes management becomes increasingly complex in the last year of life. As patients’ goals shift towards comfort and quality of life, healthcare professionals must balance symptom control, medication burden […]
Discover how Advance Care Planning, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations can enhance confidence and clarity in palliative care. Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Advance 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 […]
