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SUMMARY:Introduction to Namaste Care - August workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free online dementia care training for paid and unpaid carers delivered by St Clare Hospice\nLed by Joanne Morrison\, Dementia Support Co-ordinator | Tier 1 Foundation Level  \nSt 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 living with advanced dementia across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. \nThis interactive online workshop provides practical skills\, compassionate approaches and essential knowledge to help carers improve quality of life for people with advanced dementia through the internationally recognised Namaste Care approach. \n\nWho is this workshop for?\nThis free workshop forms part of St Clare Hospice’s Tier 1 Foundation training\, introducing the core principles of Namaste Care\, a person-centred\, multi-sensory care programme that focuses on connection\, comfort and dignity. \nParticipants will learn how to use simple\, meaningful activities to support people living with advanced dementia to feel calmer\, more engaged and emotionally supported. \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nFamily members caring for a loved one with advanced dementia\nUnpaid carers supporting someone at home\nCare home staff\nDomiciliary and home care workers\nHealth and social care professionals\n\nIf you support someone living with advanced dementia in West Essex or East Hertfordshire\, this training will provide practical tools you can use immediately in your caring role. No previous formal training is required. \n\nAbout the workshop\nDuration: 2 hours \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nTime: 2pm to 4pm \nFacilitator: Joanne Morrison\, St Clare Hospice’s Dementia Support Co-ordinator \nSupporting speaker: Caroline Ashton\, Admiral Nurse\, Princess Alexandra Hospital \nNamaste Care is an internationally recognised dementia care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that stimulate the five senses (touch\, hearing\, sight\, smell\, taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. \nThe word Namaste is a Hindi greeting that means ‘to honour the spirit within’\, which reflects the compassionate philosophy at the heart of this approach. Multi-sensory activities can involve music\, food and drink as well as therapeutic touch and massage. These basic principles are simple to learn and easy to put into practice when caring for someone with dementia. \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\nIntroduction to Namaste Care aims to empower both unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver high-quality\, compassionate care to local people living with advanced dementia. \n\nLearn from dementia care experts\, including St Clare’s Dementia Support Co-ordinator and an Admiral Nurse\nDiscover practical and easy to apply techniques that you can use immediately in everyday caring situations to support wellbeing and connection\n\n\nBenefits to carers\nThis workshop supports carers by: \n\nIncreasing confidence in supporting people with advanced dementia\nReducing feelings of helplessness when communication becomes difficult\nProviding simple tools to improve quality of life for those you care for\nHelping carers feel more emotionally connected to the person they support\nOffering reassurance that small\, meaningful actions can make a big difference\n\n\nHow to book this Introduction to Namaste Care workshop\nThis online workshop is free to attend\, but places are limited so early booking is essential. To secure your place today\, complete the online form below. \n \n\n\nFor more information about St Clare Hospice’s Dementia Support Service\, please contact Joanne Morrison on 07534 031702 or email dementia@stclarehospice.org.uk. \nTo learn more about St Clare Hospice’s Education and Training programme\, click here. Alternatively\, email our Education Team at education@stclarehospice.org.uk to discuss your training requirements. \n\n\nAlzheimer’s Society ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ Accreditation\nIn January 2024\, St Clare Hospice were recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society and awarded ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ accreditation\, as a result of our commitment to improving the experience of people living with dementia\, their families and carers.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/introduction-to-namaste-care-august-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:St Clare Skydive Day: Charity Tandem Skydive
DESCRIPTION:We are working in collaboration with UK Parachuting to host this thrilling event. \n\n\nEvent date – Saturday 5th September 2026\nLocation – Sibson Airfield\, Wansford\, Peterborough\, Cambs\, PE8 6NE\nCost – £50\nMinimum sponsorship – £500\n\nWe are working in collaboration with UK Parachuting to host this thrilling event. \nBook your skydive for St Clare\nAlready have a skydive booked for 2026?\nWe would still love to hear from you if you have already signed up for a skydive for St Clare. By getting in touch\, we can support you right from the beginning with: \n\nSupport in setting up your Enthuse page\nTips and tricks on how to boost your fundraising\nPlus answers to any other questions you may have!\n\nFrequently Asked Questions: St Clare Skydive Day\nClick here to explore our Skydive Day FAQs  \nGot a question we haven’t answered? Get in touch\n \n\nSimply contact Sarah Piercy\, Challenge Events Relationship Fundraiser\, by calling 01279 773732 or emailing sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk Enjoy an adrenaline rush at St Clare Hospice’s 2026 charity skydive day\n\n\nTake to the skies and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience skydiving from 13\,000ft at our St Clare charity tandem skydive this September! \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are working in collaboration with UK Parachuting to host this thrilling event. \n\n\nEvent date – Saturday 5th September 2026\nLocation – Sibson Airfield\, Wansford\, Peterborough\, Cambs\, PE8 6NE\nCost – £50\nMinimum sponsorship – £500\n\nWe are working in collaboration with UK Parachuting to host this thrilling event. \nBook your skydive for St Clare\nAlready have a skydive booked for 2026?\nWe would still love to hear from you if you have already signed up for a skydive for St Clare. By getting in touch\, we can support you right from the beginning with: \n\nSupport in setting up your Enthuse page\nTips and tricks on how to boost your fundraising\nPlus answers to any other questions you may have!\n\nFrequently Asked Questions: St Clare Skydive Day\nClick here to explore our Skydive Day FAQs  \nGot a question we haven’t answered? Get in touch\n \n\nSimply contact Sarah Piercy\, Challenge Events Relationship Fundraiser\, by calling 01279 773732 or emailing sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/st-clare-skydive/
LOCATION:Sibson Airfield\, Sibson Airfield\, Wansford\, Peterborough\, Cambs\, PE8 6NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports and challenges
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes
DESCRIPTION:Specialist training for registered and unregistered practitioners in West Essex and East Hertfordshire.\nLed by Amanda Orange\, Family Therapist | Tier 1 Foundation Level \nSupportive\, 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 specifically for health and social care professionals working in residential\, nursing or home care environments. \nDelivered by experienced St Clare family therapist Amanda Orange\, this interactive session provides foundational knowledge and real-world techniques to enhance the emotional support offered to residents\, family members and staff. \nWhether you are a registered nurse\, senior carer\, care assistant\, support worker or team leader\, this course equips you with the confidence and understanding needed to respond sensitively and professionally to grief and loss in care settings. \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this bereavement training?\nThis Tier 1 Foundation course is part of St Clare Hospice’s comprehensive palliative and end-of-life education programme\, developed to strengthen core skills for all heath and social care practitioners. The session is suitable for those new to care as well as experienced staff seeking to refresh and update their knowledge. \nThe 3-hour session takes place at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood\, and is delivered in an engaging\, supportive and reflective format. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis bereavement support training is ideal for: \n\nRegistered and unregistered care home practitioners\nNursing home staff\nDomiciliary carers\nHealthcare assistants and support workers\nSenior carers\, team leaders and managers\nProfessionals working within adult social care\n\nIf you work in a role that supports residents and families through illness\, decline or end-of-life care\, this training offers essential skills and insights. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 3 hours \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice \nTime: 9.30am to 12.30pm (tea and coffee will be available) \nTrainer: Amanda Orange\, St Clare family therapist \nThis interactive training blends reflective exercises\, communication practice and real world scenarios to help practitioners understand grief\, recognise emotional impact and provide compassionate support while maintaining professional boundaries. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognise the emotional impact of bereavement on individuals in health and care settings\, including residents\, families and staff.\nUnderstand core principles of grief and loss\, including common emotional and behavioural responses.\nUse effective listening and communication skills\, such as empathy\, silence and reflective responses to support someone who is grieving.\nIdentify appropriate professional boundaries and understand when and how to refer individuals to specialist bereavement services.\nExamine challenges and barriers to providing bereavement support within care settings and explore practical ways to overcome them.\nReflect on personal beliefs and responses to death\, dying and grief and understand how these shape professional practice and emotional resilience.\n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nDesigned specifically for care homes and domiciliary care environments\nDelivered by an experienced therapist specialising in family support and grief\nBuilds confidence in having sensitive conversations\nProvides practical skills that can be applied immediately in your workplace\nSupports regulation and quality standards in care and nursing homes\nHelps improve wellbeing and resilience among care staff\n\n\nBenefits for care homes and providers\nInvesting in bereavement training helps care homes to: \n\nEnhance the quality of emotional and psychological support offered to residents and their families\nStrengthen staff confidence in responding to grief\, loss and end-of-life experiences\nImprove communication between staff\, families and multidisciplinary teams\nPromote a compassionate\, person-centred culture within the care setting\nSupport staff wellbeing and reduce emotional burnout\n\n\nHow to book Bereavement Support 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/bereavement-support-training-for-care-homes-3/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications
DESCRIPTION:Free training for healthcare professionals to teach carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life\nBook now\nLed by Dr Arjun Kingdon\, Consultant in Palliative Medicine & Tracy Reed\, Clinical Lead\, End of Life Care\, EPUT | Tier 2 Intermediate Level \nEmpower families and carers to support patients at home during the last days of life with confidence\, safety and compassion. This free face-to-face specialist training from St Clare Hospice equips healthcare professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to train informal carers to administer subcutaneous (SC) medications to patients approaching end of life. \nDelivered by expert clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care\, this Tier 2 course focuses on governance\, communication\, clinical safety and real-world challenges encountered in community\, hospital and hospice settings. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis intermediate course is designed for healthcare professionals who regularly support patients in the last phase of life and who may be involved in enabling carers to administer SC medications in the home setting. \nIt is designed for: \n\nDoctors of all grades working in palliative or community care\nRegistered nurses supporting people with life-limiting conditions in hospital or the community\nClinical Nurse Specialists\nHospice at Home team leads\nInpatient Unit nurses\n\nPlease note\, eligible attendees must be employees of St Clare Hospice\, EPUT\, Princess Alexandra Hospital or a West Essex GP practice. \nThis is a Tier 2 intermediate course aimed at healthcare professionals seeking deeper knowledge and practical expertise in palliative and end-of-life care. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 3 hours \nFormat: Face-to-face at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 1pm to 4pm \nAs more people express a wish to die at home\, healthcare professionals play a vital role in ensuring timely symptom control\, effective communication and safe delegation of care to family carers. \nThis course supports clinicians to navigate the clinical\, ethical and governance frameworks involved in training carers to administer subcutaneous medications\, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality of care. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nConfidently and safely train informal carers to administer subcutaneous medications to people nearing end of life in the home setting\nDemonstrate knowledge of best practice in symptom management at end of life using SC medications\nUnderstand the governance frameworks\, policies and legal considerations related to carer-administered medications\nApply organisational and communication processes to ensure safe\, coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams\nNavigate complex conversations with carers and families about responsibility\, safety and emotional impact\n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nExpert-led teaching from senior clinicians specialising in palliative medicine and end-of-life care\nPractical\, scenario-based learning grounded in real clinical practice\nFocus on governance and safety\, helping professionals operate confidently within organisational frameworks\nSupports home-based end-of-life care\, aligning with patient preferences to remain at home wherever possible\nFace-to-face delivery\, enabling discussion\, peer learning and shared experiences\n\nThis training strengthens professional confidence in enabling timely symptom relief while maintaining clinical accountability and safeguarding patients and carers. \n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals\nAttending this course will help you: \n\nBuild confidence in managing complex end-of-life care situations in the community\nEnhance your professional competence in teaching and supporting informal carers\nImprove patient experience through timely\, compassionate symptom management at home\nReduce unnecessary hospital admissions by enabling safe care in the community\nStrengthen multidisciplinary working and communication across hospice\, community and acute services\nDevelop leadership skills in end-of-life care practice\n\nThis training supports your ongoing professional development in palliative care and contributes to delivering high-quality\, person-centred end-of-life care. \n\nHow to book Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications\nThis training is free to attend\, but places are limited so early booking is essential. You can secure your place today by completing the online form below. \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/empowering-carers-in-end-of-life-care-safe-administration-of-subcutaneous-medications/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:London to Brighton Cycle
DESCRIPTION:The London to Brighton Cycle is an iconic ride that takes cyclists from the capital to the seaside\, winding through beautiful countryside and finishing with a triumphant roll onto Brighton’s famous seafront. Join Team St Clare and take on the scenic 55-mile London to Brighton Cycle. This iconic route is one for cycling enthusiasts and first-time riders alike. \n\nDate: Sunday 13th September 2026\nTimes: 6am – 5pm\nRegistration fee: £55\nMinimum sponsorship: £300\n\nSign up today\n\nWhat To Expect\n\n\nPre-event support - Once you have registered your place\, you’ll be given access to a comprehensive pre-event website which has full details of the route\, training advice and fundraising advice. \nA fully signposted route – No need to be looking at a map! The route is fully signposted so that you can keep your eyes on the road and enjoy the wonderful surrounding countryside. \nWater stops - There will be water stops along the route where you can refill your water bottles. There will be toilets at the start and finish\, and at all the water stops. \nMechanical support - If you are confident you’ll make the distance\, but you’re not so sure about your bike\, don’t worry\, Skyline have got you covered! Their highly experienced mechanics will be based at all rest stops along the route and you’ll also be able to request assistance if you need mechanical help at any point. \nYour finishers medal – Once you have completed the ride you will be rewarded with an official souvenir of your achievement – the coveted London to Brighton Cycle medal! This is for you to treasure and remember your wonderful day by.\n\n\nHow We Can Help You\nCycle for St Clare Hospice and you’ll receive: \n\n\nA St Clare cycling vest to wear with pride when you reach £100 fundraising\nDedicated support from us\, your biggest fans\, at every step of your journey\nAll the resources you need to help you meet and exceed your fundraising target!\n\n\nWe’ll be with you every step of the way and want to ensure you have the best possible experience! \n\nContact us\nHave a question that we haven’t answered or want to tell us about your own cycling challenge? Get in touch with Sarah\, our Challenge Event Relationship Fundraiser. \nEmail – sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk \nCall – 01279 773732
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/london-to-brighton-2026/
LOCATION:London to Brighton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Piercy":MAILTO:sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Domiciliary Care Providers Training - End of Life Care
DESCRIPTION:Free training for domiciliary care providers on end-of-life care\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 end-of-life care. \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 who are approaching the end of life 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 life-limiting illness or at the end of life\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\nRecognise signs that someone is approaching the end of life or is imminently dying\nExplain the priority areas of care for a person who is dying\nApply effective communication skills during difficult conversations\nUnderstand the importance of advance and future care planning\nIdentify the wider multidisciplinary teams who may support a person’s care\nDescribe St Clare Hospice’s services and how they support people at the end of life\nKnow when and how to refer to St Clare Hospice\n\nThis strengthens understanding of compassionate communication\, timely-decision making and co-ordinated palliative support.   \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nDesigned specifically for domiciliary care workers and those seeking to improve outcomes for people receiving care for 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\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-end-of-life-care-2/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications
DESCRIPTION:Free training for healthcare professionals to teach carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life\nLed by Dr Arjun Kingdon\, Consultant in Palliative Medicine & Tracy Reed\, Clinical Lead\, End of Life Care\, EPUT | Tier 2 Intermediate Level \nEmpower families and carers to support patients at home during the last days of life with confidence\, safety and compassion. This free face-to-face specialist training from St Clare Hospice equips healthcare professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to train informal carers to administer subcutaneous (SC) medications to patients approaching end of life. \nDelivered by expert clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care\, this Tier 2 course focuses on governance\, communication\, clinical safety and real-world challenges encountered in community\, hospital and hospice settings. \nBook now \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis intermediate course is designed for healthcare professionals who regularly support patients in the last phase of life and who may be involved in enabling carers to administer SC medications in the home setting. \nIt is designed for: \n\nDoctors of all grades working in palliative or community care\nRegistered nurses supporting people with life-limiting conditions in hospital or the community\nClinical Nurse Specialists\nHospice at Home team leads\nInpatient Unit nurses\n\nPlease note\, eligible attendees must be employees of St Clare Hospice\, EPUT\, Princess Alexandra Hospital or a West Essex GP practice. \nThis is a Tier 2 intermediate course aimed at healthcare professionals seeking deeper knowledge and practical expertise in palliative and end-of-life care. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 3 hours \nFormat: Face-to-face at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 1pm to 4pm \nAs more people express a wish to die at home\, healthcare professionals play a vital role in ensuring timely symptom control\, effective communication and safe delegation of care to family carers. \nThis course supports clinicians to navigate the clinical\, ethical and governance frameworks involved in training carers to administer subcutaneous medications\, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality of care. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nConfidently and safely train informal carers to administer subcutaneous medications to people nearing end of life in the home setting\nDemonstrate knowledge of best practice in symptom management at end of life using SC medications\nUnderstand the governance frameworks\, policies and legal considerations related to carer-administered medications\nApply organisational and communication processes to ensure safe\, coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams\nNavigate complex conversations with carers and families about responsibility\, safety and emotional impact\n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nExpert-led teaching from senior clinicians specialising in palliative medicine and end-of-life care\nPractical\, scenario-based learning grounded in real clinical practice\nFocus on governance and safety\, helping professionals operate confidently within organisational frameworks\nSupports home-based end-of-life care\, aligning with patient preferences to remain at home wherever possible\nFace-to-face delivery\, enabling discussion\, peer learning and shared experiences\n\nThis training strengthens professional confidence in enabling timely symptom relief while maintaining clinical accountability and safeguarding patients and carers. \n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals\nAttending this course will help you: \n\nBuild confidence in managing complex end-of-life care situations in the community\nEnhance your professional competence in teaching and supporting informal carers\nImprove patient experience through timely\, compassionate symptom management at home\nReduce unnecessary hospital admissions by enabling safe care in the community\nStrengthen multidisciplinary working and communication across hospice\, community and acute services\nDevelop leadership skills in end-of-life care practice\n\nThis training supports your ongoing professional development in palliative care and contributes to delivering high-quality\, person-centred end-of-life care. \n\nHow to book Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications\nThis training is free to attend\, but places are limited so early booking is essential. You can secure your place today by completing the online form below. \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/empowering-carers-in-end-of-life-care-safe-administration-of-subcutaneous-medications-2/
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 2025: 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 – Early bird tickets are now on SALE*! – £18 per person / £68 per group (4 people). *Offer ends Monday 10th August.\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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie Brewer":MAILTO:rosie.brewer@stclarehospice.org.uk
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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\nDate: Thursday 22nd October 2026\nTime: 6.30pm\nLocation: St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\nTicket: £25pp\nMinimum sponsorship: £150\n\nSign up now\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\nWe are working in collaboration with Time4Change to host this thrilling event. \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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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie Brewer":MAILTO:rosie.brewer@stclarehospice.org.uk
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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:Introduction to Namaste Care - November workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free face-to-face dementia care training for paid and unpaid carers delivered by St Clare Hospice\nLed by Joanne Morrison\, Dementia Support Co-ordinator | Tier 1 Foundation Level  \nSt Clare Hospice’s Introduction to Namaste Care workshop is a free face-to-face training session designed to support both paid care staff and unpaid family carers who look after people living with advanced dementia across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. \nThis in-person workshop provides practical skills\, compassionate approaches and essential knowledge to help carers improve quality of life for people with advanced dementia through the internationally recognised Namaste Care approach. \n\nWho is this workshop for?\nThis free workshop forms part of St Clare Hospice’s Tier 1 Foundation training\, introducing the core principles of Namaste Care\, a person-centred\, multi-sensory care programme that focuses on connection\, comfort and dignity. \nParticipants will learn how to use simple\, meaningful activities to support people living with advanced dementia to feel calmer\, more engaged and emotionally supported. \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nFamily members caring for a loved one with advanced dementia\nUnpaid carers supporting someone at home\nCare home staff\nDomiciliary and home care workers\nHealth and social care professionals\n\nIf you support someone living with advanced dementia in West Essex or East Hertfordshire\, this training will provide practical tools you can use immediately in your caring role. No previous formal training is required. \n\nAbout the workshop\nDuration: 3 hours \nFormat: In-person at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 1pm to 4pm \nFacilitator: Joanne Morrison\, St Clare Hospice’s Dementia Support Co-ordinator \nSupporting speaker: Caroline Ashton\, Admiral Nurse\, Princess Alexandra Hospital \nNamaste Care is an internationally recognised dementia care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that stimulate the five senses (touch\, hearing\, sight\, smell\, taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. \nThe word Namaste is a Hindi greeting that means ‘to honour the spirit within’\, which reflects the compassionate philosophy at the heart of this approach. Multi-sensory activities can involve music\, food and drink as well as therapeutic touch and massage. These basic principles are simple to learn and easy to put into practice when caring for someone with dementia. \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\nIntroduction to Namaste Care aims to empower both unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver high-quality\, compassionate care to local people living with advanced dementia. \n\nLearn from dementia care experts\, including St Clare’s Dementia Support Co-ordinator and an Admiral Nurse\nDiscover practical and easy to apply techniques that you can use immediately in everyday caring situations to support wellbeing and connection\n\n\nBenefits to carers\nThis workshop supports carers by: \n\nIncreasing confidence in supporting people with advanced dementia\nReducing feelings of helplessness when communication becomes difficult\nProviding simple tools to improve quality of life for those you care for\nHelping carers feel more emotionally connected to the person they support\nOffering reassurance that small\, meaningful actions can make a big difference\n\n\nHow to book this Introduction to Namaste Care workshop\nThis workshop is free to attend\, but places are limited so early booking is essential. To secure your place today\, complete the online form below. \n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information about St Clare Hospice’s Dementia Support Service\, please contact Joanne Morrison on 07534 031702 or email dementia@stclarehospice.org.uk. \nTo learn more about St Clare Hospice’s Education and Training programme\, click here. Alternatively\, email our Education Team at education@stclarehospice.org.uk to discuss your training requirements. \n\n\nAlzheimer’s Society ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ Accreditation\nIn January 2024\, St Clare Hospice were recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society and awarded ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ accreditation\, as a result of our commitment to improving the experience of people living with dementia\, their families and carers.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/introduction-to-namaste-care-november-workshop/
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: £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\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: £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\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: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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