Hospice Education
St Helena, in partnership with St Elizabeth Hospice and St Nicholas Hospice care, offers local health and social care professionals specialist training and education in end of life and palliative care.
A range of courses and education is provided by Hospice Education, from introductory sessions, to palliative care masterclasses and full study days.
Training and education is provided both online and in person and covers an extensive range of topics for health and social care professionals involved in the care of individuals facing incurable illness and bereavement.
In person training may take place at St Helena’s Learning and Development Centre in Colchester, with St Nicholas Hospice Care in Bury St Edmunds or at St Elizabeth Hospice’s Education Centre in Ipswich.
Palliative care masterclasses
Formerly known as community of practice education sessions, palliative care masterclasses are held monthly, with each session focussing on a different topic. These are delivered online via Microsoft Teams and consist of a 45 minute presentation followed by a 45 minute case study. Delegates are able to attend both or one of the 45 minute sessions.
Please be aware, places are limited so are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Bespoke training
Bespoke training can be arranged and tailored to your organisation's specific needs.
Our flexible approach means the Hospice Education team is well equipped to offer bespoke training either at St Helena or St Elizabeth Hospice, or at your place of work. Please contact us at training@hospiceeducation.org.uk for more details.
ReSPECT
ReSPECT stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment.
When individuals plan ahead for their care, it is crucial to know and understand their wishes and ensure that the correct information is recorded.
For further information on ReSPECT, click the button below.
Care Home Accreditation
The Care Home Accreditation award is for care homes and care agencies that wish to develop their delivery of palliative and end of llife care.
The Hospice Education accredited certification for care homes shows your clients, families and professionals with whom you work, that you offer good professional standards in end of life care.
About Hospice Education
Hospice Education is a joint partnership between St Helena, St Elizabeth Hospice and St Nicholas Hospice Care.
The Hospice Education collaboration with St Elizabeth Hospice and St Nicholas Hospice Care provides one place for health and social care professionals to visit, learn new skills and share ideas to increase knowledge and skill sets to better meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Hospice Education is passionate about inclusion. It is important we are able include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all.
If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email us in advance of attending your training.
If you or your organisation would like to collaborate with us, or the programme, please do get in touch by emailing education@stelizabethhospice.org.uk
Further
Educational resources
Further educational resources for health and social care professionals are available to you from other health and social care providers. Find out more at the North East Essex Health and Wellbeing Alliance website.
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