Education course

Intermediate communication skills

Course details

The aim of this study day is to support the development of compassionate and effective communication skills for clinicians and professionals working with people with life limiting, end-of-life conditions.

Cost:

For all Sussex employees in health and social care: free (fully funded by NHS Sussex)
For anyone working outside of Sussex: £50 (1/2 day)/£100 (full day) all materials provided

Location: Online

When: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 9:30am

End: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 4:00pm

Course type: Full day course, St Barnabas House hospice

Who should attend?

All health and social care professionals from all clinical/ social care settings

Learning outcomes

-Discuss the theoretical component of why effective communication is important when caring for people at the end of life and those close to them.

-Demonstrate the range of communication skills that can be used.

-Reflect on the use of communication skills to ensure that people can be heard and responded to appropriately in a sensitive manner.

-Examine techniques to manage our own feelings and responses to difficult situations (emotional intelligence and resilience).

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Spaces are limited, so please book soon to avoid disappointment. Please note that we may not be able to accept students from outside the Sussex area.

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