Course
Overview of palliative care (RTH02)
First steps in palliative care
Overview of palliative care (RTH02)
This workshop is ideal for anyone new to palliative care or for those requiring an update. We will look at how we might know if our patient needs palliative care; definitions of palliative care; National Guidance around end of life and how...
Understanding dementia (RTH03)
First steps in palliative care
Understanding dementia (RTH03)
Our palliative care dementia nurses will lead this session on understanding different forms of dementia. There will be opportunity to explore different communication techniques and strategies to manage behaviours perceived as challenging....
Symptom control 1: pain; breathlessness; fatigue (RTH05)
Symptom Control
Symptom control 1: pain; breathlessness; fatigue (RTH05)
In this course we are looking at pain, breathlessness and fatigue. A multi professional approach is key in how we manage these symptoms. We will explore the different types of pain and pain pathways and how poly pharmacy and non pharmacological...
Symptom control 2: nausea and vomiting and altered bowel habits (RTH07)
Symptom Control
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Symptom Control 2
Symptom control 2: nausea and vomiting and altered bowel habits (RTH07)
FACE TO FACE SESSION 13.02.2025 1.30-4.30 pm HELD AT THE HOSPICE Please only sign up for the course if you are able to attend the face to face session at the hospice. The online content is now available as a resource after the workshop. We hold...
Bereavement (RTH09)
End of life and after death care
Bereavement (RTH09)
An introductory course aimed at health and social care professionals. Using a blended learning format participants will gain an overview of bereavement, and are encouraged to think critically and reflectively about their own attitudes and...
Last days of life (RTH10)
End of life and after death care
Last days of life (RTH10)
In this unit we will be looking at: Advance Care Planning; recognising dying and understanding terminal agitation. We will also explore the medications used at end of life and the various routes of administration. FACE TO FACE SESSION 19.02.2025...
Ethics (RTH13)
Going deeper
Ethics (RTH13)
Be prepared to be challenged in how you consider ethical issues as our Consultant Dr Sam Lund leads your through this challenging and thought provoking session This course is mostly delivered face to face. FACE TO FACE SESSION 27.02.2025...
Nutrition (RTH14)
Going deeper
Nutrition (RTH14)
Can we use the MUST Tool in palliative care? Join this session to find out and explore the role of nutrition in palliative care FACE TO FACE SESSION 15.05.2025 9.30 - 12.30 in person at the hospice. Please only sign up for the course if you...
Sage and Thyme
First steps in palliative care
Sage and Thyme
A communication skills workshop about listening to people who are worried. This is a face to face session only, held at the hospice 14.01.2025 1.30-4.30 pm Please only sign up for the course if you able to attend the face to face session at the...

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