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Education Programme

Our Education Department is an important part of the hospice, offering education to those involved in care services such as palliative care and end of life care, either here at the hospice or in hospital, within the community or perhaps the patient’s own home.


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Upcoming courses (select from options below for more info)

  • An introduction to the management of syringe drivers

An introduction to the management of syringe drivers

This half day session provides an opportunity for registered general nurses and doctors to consider the appropriate use of a syringe driver (McKinley) in palliative care.  There will be a focus on the implications for its use, advantages and possible disadvantages, drug compatibility and the practicalities of setting the syringe driver up as well as monitoring the effect of its use.

A certificate of attendance, not competence, will be issued

Date:     Wednesday 30 September 2020

Time:     1.30pm – 4.30pm

Venue:   Day Hospice, St Barnabas House

Cost:      £40 per delegate

 

 

 

We will shortly be launching our 2020/21 Education Programme, which aims to promote the best possible care for our patients and support for their family and friends.

The programme is put together following discussion with patients, carers and professionals, to ensure that our teaching sessions match the needs of those receiving and those giving the care.

We will not be publishing a brochure this year, if you require any additional information about any of the courses, please contact the Education team, contact details are available in the ‘more details’ section of this page. When you are ready to book simply complete our booking form.

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Sage & Thyme Level 1 & Level 2 Bookings

Please Note: We need you to complete a different form to attend the Sage & Thyme courses:

Research and Innovation

We aim to constantly review and improve our services and are committed to developing research and innovation in Palliative Medicine. Read and download our latest staff presentations given at a variety of conferences here.

St Barnabas House it taking part in a research study about COVID-19 called CovPall, more information on which can be found here.

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“91% of delegates who attended a course in our 2019/20 programme said the training would have a positive impact on their clinical practice”.

 

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Contact the Education Team

If you have any questions, please contact the Education Team via telephone on 01903 706356, email education@stbh.org.uk or fill out our enquiry form.

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