Develop the knowledge & skills to feel comfortable and confident to initiate a conversation about end of life wishes and Advance Care Planning. Learning Objectives (content is repeated at each ...

To understand the process of Advance Care Planning (ACP) in ascertaining people's wishes and making advance statements. To increase your knowledge and confidence in choices and decision making using local ...

To improve knowledge and understanding about the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and illnesses affecting swallow function. To be able to make an assessment of a person’s swallow and know ...

To review national guidance and research evidence relating to artificial nutrition and hydration at end of life. To discuss the ethicolegal issues which may arise. To explore ways of supporting ...

This special interest group runs in partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) and is designed for health and social care professionals who work with people living with MND ...

To understand decisions which are supported by the legal aspects of Advance Care Planning. To have clarity about responsibility for decisions, e.g. advance decisions to refuse treatments. To increase confidence ...

A day focussing on practising and enhancing your communications skills and managing the comfort and practical care of someone approaching end of life.   Designed for: Skilled non-registered staff - ...