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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: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/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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