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 – FULLY BOOKED

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