This Study Day aims to help healthcare professionals to recognise the signs and symptoms of dying.

Introduction

Recognising and assessing that a patient is in their last days of life can feel challenging. This Study Day aims to help healthcare professionals to recognise the signs and symptoms of dying and help patients and families to achieve their end of life plan.

This Study Day is aimed at:

Health and social care professionals who are caring for patients and families who are facing life-limiting illnesses and supporting them at the end of life.

By the end of this workshop learners will:

Explore care planning for the patient in the last few days of life – and discuss the ‘five priorities for care of the dying person’

Explore the challenges faced by families and professionals when caring for dying patients

Discuss how we assess and recognise that death may be near

Revise the management of symptoms in the last few days of life

Discuss how we support family and carers at this time

Identify how we manage our own feelings and look after ourselves at this time.

Price: £50.00 per person

Fully Funded Places are available for CPFT staff and ARHC staff. You will be asked for proof of eligibility so please only register for a free place if you are eligible.

Location: Education Centre, Arthur Rank Hospice, Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge CB22 3FB. The Education & Conference Centre at the hospice is fully accessible.

Directions and Visitor Parking to the Education & Conference Centre

By Car: If you are using Sat Nav please use the P&R postcode CB22 3AB as some sat navs do not currently recognise the location of the new hospice. A map with directions is available at http://www.arhc.org.uk/contact-us.asp (http://www.arhc.org.uk/contact-us.asp)

Car Parking: Visitors to the Education & Conference Centre should park at the Babraham Road Park and Ride located next to the hospice and use the footpath to the Centre. Car parking at the Park and Ride is free for up to 18 hours. The car park at the Hospice is reserved for patients, families and Blue Badge holders only.

By Public Transport/Taxi: Cambridge Railway Station is approximately 3 miles from the Hospice. Taxis are available outside the entrance to the station or buses run from the city centre/railway station/Addenbrookes to the Babraham Park & Ride. Once at the Park & Ride, walk towards the vehicular entrance to access the pedestrian footpath to the hospice

Cycling: There are secure bicycle racks at the front of the hospice.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Education Team, Arthur Rank Hospice 01223 675801 education@arhc.org.uk

What's the refund policy?

If you cancel your registration 14 days prior to the start of the study day, you will not be entitled to a refund, however you may transfer your booking to an alternative course. For non-attendees who have a fully funded ticket please note we reserve the right to charge a fee of £20.00, however extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration when applying the cancellation fee.

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