Aim

To ensure excellence in end of life care, this course is designed to raise confidence and competence in caring for people as they near and reach the end of their life. 

Course Content

  • Managing tissue viability, oral hygiene, fluids and nutrition
  • Syringe driver awareness
  • Communicating at end of Life
  • Working with Dementia and the Namaste approach
  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Care after death

Participants

All people working in health & social care. 

Methods

Presentation, discussion and small group work.

Venue

Mountbatten Hospice, Isle of Wight

Time

08:45–15:00 each day, for 2 consecutive days

Cost

Free to attend

Feedback from previous delegates:

“Fantastic course, very informative, makes me realise how passionate I am about end of life care.”

“This has been one of the best courses I've been on. It was so engaging and informative and I am keen to take forward my ideas that have developed since attending this course.”

“This training has really made me think out of the box, diverse and encouraging person centred care. I feel reenergised and enthusiastic to go out and care”


How to book

To make a booking, select one of the dates below and complete the form

9th & 10th April 2024

13th & 14th August 2024

17th & 18th December 2024

*It is recommended that prior to this course you attend the following free Mountbatten courses:

Introduction to Palliative and End of Life Care

Caring for People Living with Dementia: Enhancing Awareness