Care of a Dying Person

Suitable for Health and Social care staff working in Acute, Hospice, Care Homes and Community Teams, caring for End-of-Life patients.

Overview

Each education day are stand-alone sessions so you need only attend one of the days Clarification of ‘expected death’

  • Recognising dying
  • Symptom control
  • Advance care planning & Mental Capacity Act
  • Nutrition and Hydration
  • Communication
  • Essential care
  • Bereavement

This course is Free to health and social care staff working in South Lakes, Furness, and UHMBT Localities. However, places are limited so booking is essential.

Dates Available:

Friday 16th May 2025

Monday 22nd September 2025

Thursday 27th November 2025

Thursday 12th February 2026

All sessions will be delivered face to face on site at St Mary’s Hospice.

Time:

9:00 – 16:30

 

To book onto this course please email us at education@stmaryshospice.org.uk