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Mental Health Awareness Workshop
Thursday 4 September
09.30 – 16.30 | Promoting understanding of the needs of people with severe mental health problems and their families. Identifying techniques to enhance communication.
£50.00 |  |
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Palliative Care Practice:
Update/Refresher Study Day Part I
Tuesday 16 September
09.30 - 16.30 | Part I of a four-part study course designed as a refresher/update course for nurses working in a palliative care setting, but can be accessed by nurses who are not working in palliative care.
£50.00 | |
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Friday 19 September
09.30 - 16.30 | An insight into the place of CBT in managing emotional distress in palliative care. “Stand alone” techniques to take away.
£50.00 | |
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Syringe Drivers and Medication
Half Day
Monday 22 September
09.30 - 12.30 | A workshop to develop and enhance practical skills in the management of medications within palliative care. Includes management of syringe drivers.
£25.00 | |
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Mental Health Problems for Older People and Management of Aggression
Thursday 25 September
09.30 - 16.30 | A study day for RGNs and Care Assistants who are working with older people in any setting
£50.00 | |
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In-Depth Management of
Gastro-Intestinal Problems
Wednesday 8 October
09.30 - 16.30 | For doctors, nurses and members of multi-disciplinary teams interested in extending their knowledge and skills in the management of gastro-intestinal problems for palliative care patients.
£50.00 | |
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Haematological Malignancies Update
Tuesday 14 October
09.30 - 16.30 | A study day to explore the different systems, diseases and treatments involved with this group of malignancies. Particular reference to specialist treatments for this group of diseases.
£50.00 | |
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Palliative Care Practice:
Update/Refresher Study Day Part II
Wednesday 15 October
09.30 - 16.30 | Part II of a four-part study course designed as a refresher/update course for nurses working in a palliative care setting, but can be accessed by nurses who are not working in palliative care.
£50.00 | |
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Research in Practice
Monday 20 October
09.30 - 16.30 | A broad overview and update of research practice for nurses working in a palliative care setting or those wishing to develop knowledge of the research process.
£50.00 | |
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Venepuncture and Cannulation –
Study Day for Beginners or Refresher/Update
Monday 27 October
09.30 - 16.30 | A study day to provide students with the underpinning knowledge necessary for the procedure to be carried out safely. Sessions will include theory and supervised practice.
£50.00 | |
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Massage for Relaxation Weekend
Saturday / Sunday 1/2 November
10.00 - 16.00 | Two-day workshop designed to introduce carers to basic touch/massage techniques to promote relaxation for patients and carers themselves. Techniques not requiring removal of clothes or accessory equipment are used. For carers with or without medical background. Includes introduction to Therapeutic Touch (TT) Contraindications to the practice of massage will be covered.
£80.00 | |
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Creativity and Self-Care: Innovations in Palliative Day Services
Monday 3 November
09.30 - 16.30 | For a wide range of therapists with an interest in creatively developing services aimed at enhancing patients’ wellbeing and emotional expression
£50.00 | |
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End of Life Care for People with Dementia
Thursday 6 November
09.30 - 16.30 | For all healthcare professionals. Developing a more in-depth understand of the care issues including symptom management, communication, ethical decision making and carer support.
£50.00 | |
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Palliative Care Practice:
Update/Refresher Study Day Part III
Monday 10 November
09.30 - 16.30 | Part III of a four-part study course designed as a refresher/update course for nurses working in a palliative care setting, but can be accessed by nurses who are not working in palliative care
£50.00 | |
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The Sick Heart : A Heart Failure Update
Wednesday 12 November
09.30 - 16.30 | Enabling the student to identify the journey that the heart failure patient has undertaken. Diagnosis, treatment, management in community, acute hospital and hospice environments.
£50.00 | |
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Update in Palliative Care for General Practitioners
Tuesday 18 November
09.30 - 16.30 | An update on local palliative care provision, recent advances in palliative symptom control, ethical dilemmas, plus an opportunity to tour the new wing of the Hospice.
£100.00 | |
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Leading an Empowered Organisation (LEO)
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 17,18,19 November
09.30 - 16.30 | Three day programme designed for all health care professional disciplines and non-clinical personnel. Equip yourself to challenge your level of authority, accept responsibility and influence change.
FREE programme sponsored by Surrey, West Sussex & Hampshire Cancer Network.
TUITION FREE - SUPPLY OR PURCHASE OWN FOOD | |
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Issues Related to Dying and Loss for the Older Person
Thursday 20 November
09.30 - 16.30 | A study day designed for those who are working with older clients in any setting. Aimed to develop skills in caring for older people who are dying or bereaved.
£50.00 | |
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Venepuncture and Cannulation –
Study Day for Beginners or Refresher/Update
Friday 28 November
09.30 - 16.30 | A study day to provide students with the underpinning knowledge necessary for the procedure to be carried out safely. Sessions will include theory and supervised practice.
£50.00 | |
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Neuro-Oncology Study Day
Tuesday 2 December
09.30 - 16.30 | Considering the needs of patients with cancers of the central nervous system (CNS). Basic anatomy and physiology, assessment of the neurological system, pathology and clinical aspects of CNS tumours, treatment modalities, holistic support and care planning.
£50.00 | |
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Palliative Care Practice:
Update/Refresher Study Day Part IV
Monday 8 December
09.30 - 16.30 | Part IV of a four-part study course designed as a refresher/update course for nurses working in a palliative care setting, but can be accessed by nurses who are not working in palliative care
£50.00 | |
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In-Depth Symptom Management
Pain and Breathlessness
Tuesday 9 December
09.30 - 16.30 | For doctors, nurses and members of multi-disciplinary teams interested in extending their knowledge and skills in the management of pain and breathing problems for palliative care patients.
£50.00 | |
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Venepuncture and Cannulation –
Study Day for Beginners or Refresher/Update
Tuesday 16 December
09.30 - 16.30 | A study day to provide students with the underpinning knowledge necessary for the procedure to be carried out safely. Sessions will include theory and supervised practice.
£50.00 | |
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