Focus. St Helena Hospice Education and Research Centre. on palliative and end of life care education

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1 and Research Centre Focus on palliative and end of life care education Annual Education Prospectus September 2014 July 2015

2 ST HELENA HOSPICE CONTENTS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE ANNUAL EDUCATION PROSPECTUS - INTRODUCTION SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Contents PAGES Introduction INTRODUCTION 3 COURSE CALENDAR 4-5 BESPOKE TRAINING, FACILITIES AND LIBRARY 6 UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES 7-11 STUDY DAYS Dementia conference 12 Oncology update for palliative care 13 Palliative care for the oldest old 13 Communication skills workshops Introduction to palliative care for health and social care support workers 17 DNA CPR training 17 Beyond Liverpool Care Pathway what next? 21 HALF DAY STUDY SESSIONS Hospice Trustees Day exploring palliative care 18 Advance Care Planning 18 Nurse verification of expected death 19 Subcutaneous syringe drivers in palliative care 19 LONGER COURSES Bereavement course for primary schools 20 Bereavement course for secondary schools 20 Palliative care course for doctors 21 From the Director of Education and Research Welcome to the 2014/15 prospectus. The need for palliative and end of life care is changing, with increasing demands and complexity. Therefore there is a corresponding rise in the need for education and training. Education and professional development is part of the Hospice s core business and using our experience and expertise to develop others is fundamental to our work. As a lead education provider we aim to promote the highest quality palliative and end of life care for everyone through the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes. We are pleased to offer a range of study days and courses to help your development. You will find a selection of learning opportunities that address many aspects of clinical, communication and care issues. In essence the 6Cs of care, compassion, competence, courage, communication and commitment are reflected throughout. You will see the following pages identify the subject or skill, who the course/study is for and what will be learned. We also offer tailor-made training for you and your organisation and these can be delivered either at our Education and Research Centre or at your place of work. Take the time to browse through the programme to see what suits your needs. All education is evidence-based and has the expertise of the multi-professional team. I look forward to welcoming you to the Education and Research Centre. Director of Education and Research COURSE FACILITATORS 22 LOCATION AND BOOKING DETAILS

3 ST HELENA HOSPICE COURSE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER MAY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE COURSE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER MAY 2015 Course calendar ST HELENA HOSPICE COURSES, STUDY DAYS, AND STUDY SESSIONS UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES DAY September 2014 PAGE 9 Hospice trustees Exploring palliative care Annual conference Dementia: human rights, human voices Subcutaneous syringe drivers in palliative care Symptom management in palliative care (week1) 8 23 Children and bereavement (week1) 9 23 Specialist clinical practice in palliative care (week1) Advanced communication skills (week1) Palliative care course for doctors (week 1) 21 DAY October 2014 PAGE 1 Palliative care course for doctors (week 2) 21 2 Advance Care Planning 18 8 Palliative care course for doctors (week 3) 21 8 Beyond Liverpool Care Pathway: what next? 21 9 Developing communication skills workshop level 1and 2 (clinical staff) Palliative care course for doctors (week 4) Introduction to palliative care for health and social care support workers Palliative care course for doctors (week 5) Nurse verification of expected death 19 DAY November 2014 PAGE 6 Bereavement course for primary schools (week 1) DNA CPR training day Bereavement course for primary schools (week 2) Oncology update for palliative care Difficult phone conversations communication skills workshop 15 Course calendar DAY January 2015 CONTINUED... PAGE 29 Bereavement course for secondary schools (week 3) Principles of palliative care (week1) Introduction to palliative and end of life care (week1) Advance Care Planning 18 DAY February 2015 PAGE 4 Introduction to palliative care for health and social care support workers 17 5 Bereavement course for secondary schools (week 4) 20 6 Communication skills workshop for volunteers and non-clinical staff Difficult phone conversations communication skills workshop Beyond Liverpool Care Pathway: what next? 21 DAY March 2015 PAGE 6 Subcutaneous syringe drivers in palliative care Nurse verification of expected death DNAR CPR training day Palliative care for the oldest old: exciting challenge or unmet need 13 DAY April 2015 PAGE 22 DNA CPR training day 17 DAY May 2015 PAGE 7 Developing communication skills workshop 14 DAY December 2014 PAGE 4 DNA CPR training day 17 4 Bereavement course for primary schools (week 3) Bereavement course for primary schools (week 4) 20 DAY January 2015 PAGE 15 Bereavement course for secondary schools (week 1) Bereavement course for secondary schools (week 2) Facing death: patients, families and professionals (week1) 7 27 Research methodology, design and process (week1) 9 28 Delivering compassion: spiritual care of the person (week1) 8 28 Advanced communication skills (week1) 11 continued page

4 ST HELENA HOSPICE BESPOKE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Bespoke training opportunities and facilities Facilities and room hire The Education and Research Centre at St Helena Hospice is a self-contained, purpose built facility to meet the needs of all types of conferences and meetings. The venue offers a range of rooms with flexibility and comfort in mind. The rooms have air conditioning and plenty of natural daylight creating the perfect environment for meetings and teaching. Rooms are available for hire separately or if required the full venue can be booked. We offer a wide range of light refreshments and all food is home cooked. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. There is also a self-contained lecture room available for hire at our Tendring Day Centre in Clacton. and Research Centre is an Associate College of Anglia Ruskin University. This partnership is long-standing and well established and offers the student all of the benefits of a specialist, intimate learning environment, as well as the support from the facilities the University has to offer. Because the Education and Research Centre is located at the heart of palliative care practice, our courses benefit from the expertise of both academic staff and members of our multi-disciplinary specialist care team. All the elements are in place for education to be a stimulating, valuable and supportive experience. You can access our degree level modules in palliative care, studying for either the BSc (Hons) in Palliative Care, or for individual stand alone modules. We also offer masters level study in the form of optional modules on the MSc in Advanced Practice. For further information and booking details, please call the Education and Research Centre on or visit Individualised programmes We are able to organise bespoke programmes, commissioned for your organisation which can be delivered at the Education and Research Centre or in your own place of work. Library services The library is located within the Education and Research Centre and is one of the largest palliative care libraries in the country. It houses a multi disciplinary collection of materials on all aspects of palliative care, including resources on bereavement to support work with children and young people. The library contains a collection of nearly 4,000 books and a large collection of specialist journals, as well as a collection of significant articles and audio-visual material. The library is open Monday to Thursday, and Friday, During this time, our library manager is available to assist you. Free membership is available to everyone subject to approval. Within the library there are study areas with internet access, photocopying facilities, and a relaxed reading room. Commendation The support provided by our library, and library manager Candy Welch, has received a commendation from a 2014 institutional review conducted by Anglia Ruskin University. Facing death: patients, families and professionals MOD (level 6) MOD (level 7) Within the context of a changing demographic society, this module aims to give students a detailed insight into the needs of patients and families facing death, and of professionals providing care. The 6 C s of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment will be threaded throughout. The module addresses loss and bereavement and explores counselling theory and communication skills and its impact on patients, families and professional carers. Theories of attachment, bereavement and loss Use of counselling skills Palliative care ethics and contemporary issues Family dynamics and support strategies Issues of diversity 6000 word assignment analysing student s ability to conduct a supportive conversation linked to the theories of counselling, communication skills and loss (level 6) word essay (level 7) x2. Level: 6/7 January April (Mondays) The study sessions for this module are jointly attended by level 6 and level 7 students. 6 7

5 ST HELENA HOSPICE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Symptom management in palliative care MOD (level 6) Pain and symptom management MOD (level 7) Children and bereavement MOD (level 6) Level: 6/7 September December (Mondays) Sue Griffith The study sessions for this module are jointly attended by level 6 and level 7 students. The management of pain and symptoms is central to effective palliative care. The module will provide students with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of effective pain and symptom relief strategies. This will include pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches within a multi-disciplinary setting. The concept of total pain will be considered with the associated notion of suffering. Use of opioid analgesia in palliative care Management of nausea and vomiting Holistic assessment and symptom assessment Management of refractory symptoms Total pain Completion of a competency portfolio (level 6). Completion of 6 clinical protocols (level 7). This module explores developmental issues in the child s concept of loss and grief, factors influencing bereavement outcomes in children and the role of social networks in the support of the grieving child. The module aims to enable the student to critically analyse what grieving means for a child in the light of a range of literature, evaluate the factors which may give rise to problematic grief in the child, reflect upon the systems of support and identify the practitioner s own ability to offer appropriate support to the bereaved child. Evolution of bereavement and child development theories Parent and sibling death, including sudden death and suicide Supporting relationships Role of creativity in expression of children s grief 6000 word essay focusing on an invented case study selected by the student. Level: 6 September December (Tuesdays) Kate Powis Delivering compassion: spiritual care of the person MOD (level 6) Research methodology, design and process MOD (level 6) Level: 6 January April (Wednesdays) Kate Powis This module aims to critically examine the notion of spirituality, and to distinguish it from religion. The multiple dimensions of spiritual care will be examined and the role of spiritual assessment interrogated. Accomplishing these tasks will require students to reflect on their own self-care and spiritual resources. The nature of suffering and its impact on personhood, the role of story and meaning making will also be considered. Dimensions of spirituality/personal spirituality Caring for the spirit the importance of relationship Narrative healing in the face of death Engaging with/assessing spiritual wellbeing The grace and hope in dying Suffering 6000 word essay focusing on an invented case study selected by the student. This module will revisit existing knowledge of the research process and assist the student in further developing skills of critical analysis. In addition, students will have the opportunity to appraise the ethical dimensions of research studies. The ambiguities and limits of knowledge Research methodologies and processes Qualitative and quantitative research in the context of palliative care Data analysis and the evaluation of rigour, reliability and validity Research governance and ethical considerations Evaluation and application of research 3000 word essay comparing two pieces of original research on a palliative care topic, one using a quantitative research methodology and one qualitative. Credits: 15 Level: 6 January March (Tuesdays) Module tutor: Kate Powis 8 9

6 ST HELENA HOSPICE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSES SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Specialist clinical practice in palliative care MOD (level 6) Advanced communication skills MOD (level 7) Level: 6 September December (Tuesdays) This module enables the student to explore, analyse and clarify elements of specialist clinical practice by defining roles, levels of expertise and activity. Students are required to make explicit connections between module content, private study and practice to meet learning outcomes. The module is rooted within specialist palliative care and has relevance for practice development Understanding and exploring factual knowledge in palliative care Application of research in clinical practice Taking responsibility in practice Initiating and implementing protocols, policies and care pathways Politics of advocacy in specialist practice 6000 word assignment incorporating narratives of specialist practice. Principles of palliative care MOD (level 6) Introduction to palliative and end of life care MOD (level 5) This inter-professional module explores the students own learning needs in relation to communication issues. Students reflect upon the importance of good communication and explore the theory of communication in complex situations. The module involves every student in participatory workshops where they will have the opportunity to practise and critically review their micro-skills in a safe environment. This will enable them to develop reflexivity and increased self awareness in relation to their own performance. Processes of communication Core skills/micro skills of communication Communication skills involved in patient and family assessment Handling difficult issues Caring for self Professional responsibilities 6000 word assignment critically analysing and reflecting on personal performance whilst undertaking a communication episode. Maximum number of 10 people per course. Level: 7 September November 2014 January March (though some variation in course hours) Level: 5/6 January April (Thursdays) Sue Griffith The study sessions for this module are jointly attended by level 5 and level 6 students. Palliative care is an integral part of every health care professional s role. It is the holistic care of the patient with advanced life limiting illness. This module explores the principles of palliative care providing students with the framework from which to assess, plan, and deliver holistic care at the end of life as part of an inter-professional team. Exploration of holistic care Pain and symptom management Care and support of the family Communicating with patients and families Ethical considerations in palliative care 6000 word essay (level 6) word completion of six proformas and a creative demonstration of palliative care in poster format (level 5)

7 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Oncology update for palliative care Study days Our short course study days provide an opportunity to focus on a specific aspect of palliative care and aim to provide education which will appeal to a wide range of people. Some of our courses are designed for health care professionals, others towards a wider audience. They provide an opportunity to underpin practice with learning and to network with others in a relaxed environment. Our courses are priced competitively and we believe provide value for money. However, we appreciate in some circumstances people may be inhibited from attending due to the cost. If you are a student, on a low income or finding it difficult to meet the cost, please contact us to discuss possible concessionary rates. Reduced rates are also available for multiple bookings. This education prospectus is available on the St Helena Hospice website and additional courses/ study days are likely to be added later on during the year. Please check the website for these additions. This one day course is aimed at experienced members of the multidisciplinary team, medical, nursing and allied health professionals working in the field of palliative care and GPs with a specific interest in palliative care/oncology. The day will explore some of the recent developments in treatment, taking place within the field of acute oncology including: New radiotherapy techniques Recent advances in breast cancer care How the cancer drug fund works Recent developments in chemotherapy Biological therapies Date: 26 th November 2014 Time: Chair: Dr Julia Thompson Speakers: Consultant oncologists from Hospital University Foundation Trust St Helena Hospice annual conference Dementia: human rights, human voices Palliative care for the oldest old: exciting challenge or unmet need? Date: 18 th September 2014 Time: Fee: 50 Chair: Dr Kate Powis Key note speaker: Barbara Pointon MBE, (former carer, Patron of Dementia UK) Who is the conference recommended for? For all staff who have a responsibility for caring for people with dementia. It is pertinent to medical, nursing, social and allied health care staff working across a variety of settings. We hope that by encouraging conversations between different professions this will enhance care that respects the rights and voices of people with dementia and their loved ones. Summary of the contents of the day The day will be an opportunity to explore the theme of dementia care from the perspective of what it is like to live with and/or care for someone with dementia. Speakers will be exploring the challenges in maintaining the personhood of those with dementia throughout the illness, across a variety of care settings: at home, in acute care and in residential homes. The morning will conclude with a speakers /clinicians panel, responding to questions and discussion from the audience. The afternoon will consist of a workshop format in which groups of delegates can network and consider ways of incorporating what has been heard into their own clinical practice. Any health and social care professional involved in caring for the oldest members of our society at the end of their lives. Today s older people are the vanguard of an extraordinary revolution in longevity that is radically changing the structure of society and altering our perceptions of life and death (Kitwood 1999) Are the palliative care needs of this demographic group different? Application of the Gold Standards Framework for the oldest old Multi-disciplinary approaches Identifying and responding to communication issues Date: 26 th March 2015 Time: Chair: Dr Kate Powis Speakers: To be confirmed 12 13

8 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Developing communication skills workshop Level 1 and 2 (NICE 2004) Difficult phone conversations communication skills workshop 9 th October th May 2015 Time: All clinical staff who in the course of their work are communicating with people in distress. The day focuses on basic communication skills, and through an interactive format aims to build your knowledge and confidence in order to communicate more effectively with those you are caring for. Increasingly professionals are required to engage in challenging conversations over the telephone due to the upsurge in advice services, follow up clinics and triage conducted by phone. This study day is aimed at health and social care professionals whose work is predominantly on the telephone. 27 th November th February 2015 Time: Roger Crellin On completion of the day, the following will have been addressed: Verbal and non-verbal communication What blocks communication Principles of effective communication Communication issues around grief and bereavement How to approach difficult communication situations Looking after yourself What will I learn from this study day? On completion of this study day you will be able to: Identify specific communication skills Discuss challenges from practice Rehearse communication skills in a safe environment Offer feedback to develop your own skills and the skills of others Sue Griffith Maximum 10 people per study day. Communication skills workshop for volunteers and non-clinical staff Level 1 (NICE 2004) Connected advanced communication skills training Date: 6 th February 2015 Time: Roger Crellin It can be challenging and stressful when facing difficult questions or meeting people who are distressed. This workshop is designed for those working as a volunteer or in a non-clinical role. The day focuses on basic communication skills, and through a workshop format aims to increase your knowledge and skills in order to enable you to communicate more confidently and effectively. On completion of the day the following will have been addressed: Verbal and non-verbal communication Principles of effective communication What hinders communication How to respond in challenging situations Looking after yourself Introduction to grief and bereavement issues Who is this course recommended for? If you are interested in attending this two day experiential course for senior multi-disciplinary clinical staff, please contact the Education and Research Centre on for further details. are arranged course by course according to need. Fee: Please enquire about the tariff 14 15

9 ST HELENA HOSPICE STUDENT EXPERIENCE SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 read what our students have to say about us... Introduction to palliative care for health and social care support workers Health care assistants and social care support workers working for care agencies and nursing homes, or anyone working at health care assistant level who encounters patients/clients at end of life. 17 th October th February 2015 A lovely place to study... enthusiastic lecturers and teaching...a good opportunity to reflect with my peers... excellent teaching, topical and relevant to practice... GENERAL COMMENTS FROM COURSE FEEDBACK FORMS The course far exceeded my expectations. It made me think back to the reflective practitioner I always should be and ensure evidence based practice. PALLIATIVE CARE DEGREE STUDENT On completion of this study day you will be able to: Explain the differences and overlap between palliative, end of life and supportive care Demonstrate understanding of compassionate, dignified and appropriate care for people at end of life Understand the parameters of your own role in end of life care Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients and families in end of life situations A certificate of attendance will be provided, but is not a certificate of competence in these areas. DNA CPR training day Time: Sue Griffith I feel honoured to have been taught with such energy, quality and rigour. FROM A STUDENT THANK YOU CARD You made me challenge my practice and made me explore theories we just seem to accept. PALLIATIVE CARE DEGREE STUDENT 100% beneficial to practice. I have learnt so much to put into improving my practice. ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING PARTICIPANT Doctors and senior nurses who will be identified as Senior Responsible Officers within their job description. On completion of this study day you will be able to: Complete the DNA CPR process independently Identify how DNA CPR relates to the Mental Capacity Act (2005) Confidently initiate discussions Establish patient/carers understanding of their illness and how DNA CPR fits in to care provision Utilise a range of relevant communication skills in these discussions 13 th November th December th March nd April 2015 Time: Facilitator 16 17

10 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Hospice Trustees Day exploring palliative care Nurse verification of expected death Date: 9 th September 2014 Time: followed by buffet lunch Fee: 40 Light lunch, tea and coffee Facilitator Hospice trustees On completion of the morning the following will have been addressed: Overview of how hospice care has developed in the UK Philosophy of hospice/palliative care Workshops to discuss terminology surrounding hospice, palliative and end of life care Registered nurses working in the community, nursing care homes and residential homes, who are required to verify expected death as part of their role. On completion of this session, you will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the law regarding verification and certification of death Explain the difference between certification and verification of death Explain the parameters of the role of nurse verification of expected death Demonstrate competence in the performance of physical checks to confirm the fact of death 22 nd October th March 2015 Time: Fee: 40 Light refreshments provided Facilitator Sue Griffith Advance Care Planning Subcutaneous syringe drivers In palliative care 2 nd October th January 2015 Time: Fee: 40 Tea and coffee included Facilitator Nursing, medical and allied health staff working with people with life limiting illness and who are involved in discussions towards end of life. This study day is suitable for practitioners working in community, hospital or nursing home/care home setting. On completion of this study day you will be able to: Discuss the process of Advance Care Planning Identify how Advance Care Planning relates to the Mental Capacity Act Demonstrate ability to initiate conversations about end of life Explore the concept of hope and Advance Care Planning This study session will aim to increase your knowledge and confidence when engaging in discussions around end of life. Qualified nurses or doctors who are required to set up and monitor subcutaneous syringe drivers for palliative care patients. On completion of this workshop you will be able to demonstrate the following skills: Understand the rationale for syringe driver use in palliative care Be able to discuss this rationale with patients and their families Be aware of the drugs commonly used, their properties and side effects Set up and monitor a CME Medical T34 TM pump Understand simple conversions from oral to subcutaneous opioids for Morphine, Diamorphine and Oxycodone Troubleshoot for problems when using a syringe driver A certificate of attendance will be issued. Please note this is not a certificate of competency. Participants will need to arrange to be assessed for competency in their place of work. 19 th September th March 2015 Time: Fee: 40 per study day Light refreshments provided Sue Griffith 18 19

11 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE SHORT COURSE STUDY DAYS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 Bereavement course for primary schools Palliative care course for doctors 6 th and 20 th November th and 11 th Dec 2014 Time: Fee: 160 for the course Tea and coffee included Cherie Smith Dr Kate Powis Who is this course recommended for? Primary school teaching staff and school nurses involved in dealing with the needs of children who have been bereaved or who are facing the loss of someone close to them. Resource packs will be available, as well as full access to the specialist library. Understanding of the child s concept of death at different ages Some theoretical foundations to support best practice Age appropriate interventions How to handle difficult conversations in school, with families How to support children and their families How to identify whole-school responses How to become loss and bereavement champions in your school and beyond Who is this course recommended for? GPs and hospital doctors Management of complex pain Nausea and vomiting and bowel obstruction Management of respiratory symptoms Management of delirium/confusion Palliative care emergencies Advance Care Planning and DNA CPR Psychological support for patients and families Liverpool Care Pathway: what next? 24 th September st October th October th October nd October 2014 Time: Fee: 250 for the course Supper included Dr Kath Oakley Dr Ramesh Thulavavenkateswaran Dr Julia Thompson Bereavement course for secondary schools Beyond Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) what next? 15 th, 22 rd, 29 th January th February 2015 Time: Fee: 160 for the course Tea and coffee included Facilitator Cherie Smith Dr Kate Powis Who is this course recommended for? Secondary school teaching staff, school nurses, and pastoral care leads involved in dealing with the needs of young people who have been bereaved or who are facing the loss of someone close to them. Resource packs will be available, as well as full access to the specialist library. Understanding of the young person s concept of death and its existential challenge Some theoretical foundations to support best practice Age/stage appropriate interventions How to handle difficult conversations in school, with families How to support the young person alongside their family How to identify whole-school responses How to become loss and bereavement champions in your school and beyond All clinical staff caring for people in the last days of life Local and national guidance following the withdrawal of the LCP Challenges of communication at end of life Personalised care Spirituality Anticipatory prescribing and symptom control 8 th October th February 2015 Time: Dr Ramesh Thulavavenkateswaran Dr Julia Thompson 20 21

12 ST HELENA HOSPICE EDUCATION TEAM SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 ST HELENA HOSPICE LOCATION AND BOOKING DETAILS SEPTEMBER JULY 2015 From Ipswich A12 A120 From Clacton & Harwich = Recommended Route from A12 North BMW Garage Traffic Lights ST JOHN S ROAD IPSWICH ROAD HARWICH ROAD SEVERALLS LANE HIGHWOODS APPROACH Rovers Tye Pub A12 MILL ROAD BRINKL EY GROVE ROAD HIGHCLERE ROAD Highwoods Country Park EASTWOOD DRIVE Tesco BARNCROFT CLOSE COWDRAY AVENUE From Chelmsford & London Community Stadium Education team... Director of Education and Research Claire Dalling... Academic/conference manager Sue Griffith... Lecturer/Practice Educator Dr Kate Powis... Lecturer/Researcher... Lecturer Barbara Scannell... Secretary Christine Cook... Secretary Candy Welch... Library Manager Stella Gallagher... Catering Assistant Laura Brisley... Catering Assistant and Research Centre benefits from its own separate entrance and parking area. It is easily accessible from the A12 and only a 10 minute taxi drive or bus ride from town centre and the train station. The Centre also benefits from disabled access to all of the rooms. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. Directions All enquiries to: Barncroft Close, Highwoods,, Essex C04 9JU. Tel : Fax: How to book Course facilitators Dr Kath Oakley... Acting Medical Director St Helena Hospice Dr Julia Thompson... Consultant in Palliative Medicine Dr Ramesh Thulvavenkateswaran... Consultant in Palliative Medicine Cherie Smith... Senior Social Worker Roger Crellin... Macmillan Counsellor Please visit the learning pages on the St Helena Hospice website where you can download a booking form. Link: Alternatively, for further information or to book a place on any of our courses, please call or education@sthelenahospice.org.uk Payment can be made by cheque or invoice. In the event of a booking being cancelled less than two weeks before the course start date, 50% of the course fees may be charged

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