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Find out moreSymptom Management in the Last Days of Life
This session provides an introduction to the assessment and management of some of the common symptoms experienced by people in the last days of life. This will include:
- Pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Respiratory secretions
- Terminal agitation
- Hydration
- Breathlessness
There will be a focus on the common drugs prescribed to manage these symptoms, including drug conversions and anticipatory prescribing. The session will consider some of the current national guidance that informs clinical practice.
Time: 09.30 – 12.30
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
Location: St Barnabas House
Cost: £40 per delegate
Who should attend: RGN’s and AHP’s working in palliative and end of life care
What do I believe now that I am dying? Exploring spiritual care and difficult questions
This study session will provide an opportunity to explore what the term ‘spirituality’ means and how care providers might help to support a person’s spiritual needs at the end of life.
Time will also be given to consider how care providers might respond to some potentially sensitive comments or questions when they arise in everyday practice.
Presented by Stephen Gurr, Lead for Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy
Time: 09.30 – 12.45
Date: Thursday 7 October 2021
Location: St Barnabas House
Cost: £40 per delegate
Who should attend: all health and social care professionals from all clinical settings
Verification of Expected Adult Death (VOEAD)
This study day will provide an overview of how to verify an expected adult death. It will provide an introduction and overview of local policy specific to ‘Verification of Expected Death’ and consider the registered nurse’s role and the coroner’s perspective. It will also consider related communication, legal and ethical issues, record keeping and documentation, and bereavement support for relatives. There will be an assessment of each student’s practical skill of VOEAD to ascertain knowledge gained.
Time: 09.30 – 16.00
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Location: St Barnabas House
Cost: £80 per delegate
Who should attend: Registered nurses with current NMC registration
The course provides a certificate of attendance. Full competency will need to be gained within the student’s own clinical setting and is the individual professional’s responsibility to complete.
Sage & Thyme Level 1 – Communication Skills
The SAGE & THYME® Online workshop teaches:
- A memorable structured approach for getting into and out of a conversation
- How to empower patients/carers/anyone who is worried or distressed
- Communication skills that are evidence-based
The workshop lasts for 2hr 45min and is interactive: group work in breakout rooms, presentation, discussion and demonstration films.
Date: Wednesday 17 November 2021
Time: 9.30am – 12.15pm
This course will be held virtually via Zoom. After booking you will receive a joining link with instructions by the day before the event.
Cost: FREE to those working in the NHS West Sussex area. Funded by NHS West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
£60 to those working outside the CCG area
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