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Find out moreHydration at the End of Life
This study session is set against the background of the NICE guidance on ‘Care of the dying adult in the last days of life’ (2015) and its focus on maintaining hydration. It will provide an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of some of the key aspects of hydration for the person at the end of their life and consider current evidence. This will include exploring issues related to clinically assisted hydration and the potential ethical scenarios based on current guidelines.
Date: Thursday 23 January 2020: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: FREE to those working in the Coastal West Sussex area. Funded by NHS Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
£40 to those working outside the CCG area.
Who should attend: All healthcare professionals from all clinical settings
Understanding Frailty
Around 10% of people aged over 65 years have frailty, rising to between 25% and 50% of those aged over 85 years. They are the highest users of services across health and social care and have the highest levels of unplanned admissions to hospital.
This issue has gained much prominence nationally and within Coast West Sussex.
This half day study day is to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of this important syndrome.
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Cost: FREE to those working in the Coastal West Sussex area. Funded by NHS Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
£40 to those working outside the CCG area.
Who should attend: All healthcare professionals from all clinical settings
For more information, please download the attached poster
Introduction to Supporting Adults who are Bereaved
This study morning can be used as a refresher for the principles of supporting bereaved adults or to gain or improve your knowledge. The focus will be on ensuring that following the death of someone close to them, people will be supported during the bereavement process. There will be an emphasis on support immediately following the person’s death and identification of the need for future support.
It is anticipated that group discussions will feature as part of this short course, linking theory to practice with relevant signposting.
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: £40 per delegate
Who should attend: All healthcare professionals from all clinical settings
For more information, please download the attached poster
Swap Shop: Rehabilitation in Palliative Care
Monday 20 January 2020
Swap Shop is open to doctors, nurses, social workers and all health and social care professionals from all clinical settings.
The aim of Swap Shop is to focus on a specific palliative care topic. It runs as a 40 minute presentation and participants are given a presentation handout with supportive references for further reading.
There will be an opportunity for discussion and it is hoped that participants will informally ‘swap’ and exchange ideas to enhance their clinical practice.
A sandwich lunch is provided FREE of charge and you do not have to book or reserve a place. We look forward to seeing you!
Sessions run from 12.30pm – 1.30pm at St Barnabas House
