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UID:10001689-1778160600-1778169600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Facing death creatively
DESCRIPTION:This learning event explores how music and creativity can support patients and families at the end of life\, offering comfort\, connection\, and a way to remain outward looking. It highlights the power of creative expression to preserve identity and challenge the sense of loss\, fostering dignity and meaning in life’s final chapter. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo explore the role that music can have with patients and families at the end of life.\nTo raise awareness of how creativity can enable a person to remain outward looking as they approach the end of their life.\nTo explore the role of creativity in challenging the loss of identity and sense of self.\n\nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nDavid Holmes – Rowcroft Music Therapist
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/facing-death-creatively-2
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T164500
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250115T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112533Z
UID:10001592-1776847500-1776876300@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care – two day classroom course
DESCRIPTION:For experienced clinicians Band 6 or above or equivalent\, wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death. This nationally benchmarked two day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult\, e.g. breaking bad news\, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advanced-level-communication-skills-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-two-day-course/2026-04-22
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20251030T100718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T100718Z
UID:10001685-1776159000-1776180600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:NEW Advance Care Planning (ACP) using a brief intervention - become a Champion
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the Rowcroft Advance Care Planning (ACP) Brief Intervention Tool© enables conversations that matter and can be held in busy environments. Prior knowledge and training about ACP is beneficial. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the underpinning evidence and further develop your knowledge of Advance Care Planning.\nUse the intervention to initiate a conversation.\nWith the support of expert facilitation\, engage in skills-based practice using the ACP-BI.\n\nDesigned for:\nBusy clinicians who need a proven\, time-efficient approach to Advance Care Planning \nFacilitators:\nKerry Macnish – Rowcroft Head of Education & Catherine Hughes – Rowcroft Education Facilitator
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/new-advance-care-planning-acp-using-a-brief-intervention-become-a-champion/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250819T135559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T102641Z
UID:10001598-1772629200-1772640000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:BodyGuard Syringe Pump Training – Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This learning event supports registered nurses & senior healthcare assistants who double-check pumps to confidently set up and manage pumps\, and understand commonly used medication that assists symptom management in palliative care. \nDesigned for:\nRegistered nurses & senior health care assistants who double-check pumps. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo discuss the general principles when caring for a patient with a syringe pump.\n\nTo identify and understand medications and dose ranges most commonly used in a syringe pump.\nTo increase confidence in assembling and setting up the syringe pump correctly\, discussing the common problems that arise and how to deal with them.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/bodyguard-syringe-pump-training-classroom/2026-03-04
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20251030T100320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153117Z
UID:10001684-1770903000-1770912000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting someone living with frailty towards end of life
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify and assess frailty and frailty syndromes. Consider appropriate prescribing and de-prescribing for people at end of life. \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo identify frailty and frailty syndromes.\nTo raise awareness of the importance of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).\nTo understand de-prescribing considerations – where to start and stop.\n\nFacilitator: \nJo Passmore (Nurse Consultant Frailty & Healthcare of Older People)
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/supporting-someone-living-with-frailty-towards-end-of-life-3
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20251030T100038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T100038Z
UID:10001683-1770300000-1770307200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting someone with advanced Parkinson's disease at end of life
DESCRIPTION:Gain deeper insight into advanced Parkinson’s disease and the complexities of end-of-life care. This session explores symptom management\, medication use and side effects\, and highlights the support systems available to patients and caregivers. \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo increase your understanding of advanced Parkinson’s disease and the needs of those who are end of life.\nTo explore symptom management and the role and side effects of medication used in advanced Parkinson’s disease.\nTo understand about the support available.\n\nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/supporting-someone-with-advanced-parkinsons-disease-at-end-of-life
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T110305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T110305Z
UID:10001401-1770211800-1770217200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to communicating sensitively at end of life (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Recognising this can be a challenging and significant aspect of care at end of life\, this workshop will focus on some fundamental skills to help someone feel heard\, understood and sensitively responded to. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitators:\nKerry Macnish – Rowcroft Head of Education & Catherine Hughes – Rowcroft Education Facilitator \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo feel able to communicate sensitively on a range of matters related to end of life care.\n\nTo understand how models and common skills of communication may help.\nTo consider sensitive responses to common situations and conversations with patients and those that matter most to them.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-communicating-sensitively-at-end-of-life-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T110028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T110028Z
UID:10001400-1769693400-1769698800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP) - online learning event
DESCRIPTION:You do not need to be dying to think about what matters most in your life. In palliative and end of life care there are many choices and decisions that influence care. Planning in advance helps personalise that care and ensure care teams understand how to support. This workshop introduces ACP as conversations over time to help people\, patients and families plan. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitators:\nKerry Macnish & Catherine Hughes – Rowcroft Education Team \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo understand and feel able to apply the Universal Principles for ACP.\n\n\nTo be confident in starting and responding to an ACP conversation about what matters.\n\n\nTo know where to signpost people and find extra help & learning for yourself.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-advance-care-planning-acp-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T105815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T105815Z
UID:10001399-1768399200-1768402800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to the five priorities for care of the dying person (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:The five priorities were developed following a review of end of life care. Since then\, they have became a national foundation for the UK in planning\, delivering and assessing palliative and end of life care. Rowcroft Hospice developed a memory hand strategy to help recall in real life time. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nKerry Macnish – Rowcroft Head of Education \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo describe and briefly explore the five Priorities for the Care of the Dying (2014).\n\nTo share a technique to help you remember and recall each priority without having to look them up.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-the-five-priorities-for-care-of-the-dying-person-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250819T135559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T102641Z
UID:10001597-1764766800-1764777600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:BodyGuard Syringe Pump Training – Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This learning event supports registered nurses & senior healthcare assistants who double-check pumps to confidently set up and manage pumps\, and understand commonly used medication that assists symptom management in palliative care. \nDesigned for:\nRegistered nurses & senior health care assistants who double-check pumps. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo discuss the general principles when caring for a patient with a syringe pump.\n\nTo identify and understand medications and dose ranges most commonly used in a syringe pump.\nTo increase confidence in assembling and setting up the syringe pump correctly\, discussing the common problems that arise and how to deal with them.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/bodyguard-syringe-pump-training-classroom/2025-12-03
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20240405T132409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T135117Z
UID:10000386-1764682200-1764691200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advance care planning with people with learning disabilities - Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Understand ACP and resources for people with a learning disability. Recognise cues\, and facilitate and enable people to have conversations about their plans\, hopes and choices for the future. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo understand the process of advance care planning and resources that have been developed for people with learning disabilities.\nTo recognise cues and facilitate conversations with people about their plans and hopes for the future.\nTo consider ways to enable people you work with to have choices at end of life.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advance-care-planning-with-people-with-learning-disabilities-2
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T101216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T122843Z
UID:10001384-1764163800-1764169200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital legacy planning – Helping others to plan/prepare - Online
DESCRIPTION:Understand what happens to your digital accounts and assets\, e.g. Facebook/Instagram/shopping accounts pre and post death. Help patients understand their choices and decisions around all password-protected digital accounts. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitators:\nCatherine Hughes & Kerry Macnish – Rowcroft Education Team \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo raise awareness about digital advance planning- what are digital assets\, and how can they be managed before and after death.\nTo increase confidence personally and professionally\, to engage in conversations encouraging others to manage their digital accounts.\nTo discuss practicalities about a range of digital assets such as online accounts\, social media platforms and new choices e.g. online remembrance events and funerals.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/digital-legacy-planning-helping-others-to-plan-prepare-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T105547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T105547Z
UID:10001398-1763647200-1763650800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to Treatment Escalation Plans (TEPs) - online learning event
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session aims to give an update on TEP Version 12. It will help you to understand your responsibilities around managing the care of a patient at end of life who has a TEP form in place. Highlight when it would be appropriate to request a TEP and the importance of the supporting conversations. Please note this is awareness training only and will not enable you to write TEPs. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nCatherine Hughes – Rowcroft Education Facilitator \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo understand the Treatment Escalation Plan (TEP) form and describe that it is not a legally binding document.\nTo be able to identify patients who would benefit from a TEP form.\nTo know when a TEP form needs to be reassessed and updated.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-treatment-escalation-plans-teps-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T105048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T105048Z
UID:10001397-1761742800-1761750000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pain assessment & management in palliative and end of life care (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:To develop an understanding of how to assess a patient’s pain experience and become familiar with the various tools available for this purpose. To recognise and implement the principles of pain management\, while also understanding the role and rationale behind both non-pharmacological interventions and prescribed medications. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitators:\nSarah Baker & Julie Laing – Rowcroft Community Clinical Nurse Specialists \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo recognise and apply principles of pain assessment and management to patients receiving palliative care.\nTo explore some of the tools used to assist with assessment of pain.\nTo understand role\, rationale of medications and possible side effects.\nTo consider non-pharmacological strategies to manage pain.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/pain-assessment-management-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250115T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112533Z
UID:10001391-1761122700-1761238800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care – two day classroom course
DESCRIPTION:For experienced clinicians Band 6 or above or equivalent\, wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death. This nationally benchmarked two day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult\, e.g. breaking bad news\, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advanced-level-communication-skills-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-two-day-course/2025-10-22
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T104820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T104820Z
UID:10001396-1760621400-1760630400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting someone living with frailty towards end of life (classroom learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify and assess frailty and frailty syndromes. Consider appropriate prescribing and de-prescribing for people at end of life. \nDesigned for:\nRegistered healthcare professionals only \nFacilitator:\nJo Passmore – T&SDFT Nurse Consultant Frailty & Frailty Intervention Team \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo identify frailty and frailty syndromes.\nTo raise awareness of the importance of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).\nTo understand de-prescribing considerations – where to start and stop.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/supporting-someone-living-with-frailty-towards-end-of-life-classroom-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T102644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112238Z
UID:10001388-1760535000-1760540400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Promoting skin integrity in end of life care - Online
DESCRIPTION:Explore best practice and adaptations beneficial to patients at end of life. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nSara Stylianou – Head of Tissue Viability Services\, T&SD NHS Foundation Trust \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo understand causes and contributing factors of pressure ulcers.\nTo be able to apply preventative measures promoting skin integrity for your patients and residents\, especially reviewing priorities at end of life.\nTo be able to assess pressure ulcers and to apply both non-pharmacological and pharmacological management measures.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/promoting-skin-integrity-in-end-of-life-care-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T104537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T104537Z
UID:10001395-1759930200-1759935600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to supporting someone facing loss & bereavement (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:This introduction workshop is open to all who work in roles supporting a person experiencing loss and looking to further understand and explore ways of helping. It is not intended for anyone currently or recently experiencing loss or bereavement. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nKerry Macnish – Rowcroft Head of Education \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nTo understand the impact of different factors affecting a persons response to loss\, death\, grief and bereavement.\n\nTo understand the support needs of someone in your care and beyond.\nTo discuss conversations that can best support the grieving person across the age ranges.   
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-supporting-someone-facing-loss-bereavement-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250819T111749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T111749Z
UID:10001590-1758115800-1758121200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing breathless & fatigue at end of life - Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use an evidence-based approach to non-pharmacological techniques in managing fatigue and promoting energy conservation for the breathless patient. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo consider the evidence and techniques within non-pharmacological management of the breathless patient.\nTo feel confident in discussing fatigue and energy conservation in the breathless patient.\nTo understand anxiety and how this can exacerbate shortness of breath.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-breathless-fatigue-at-end-of-life-classroom
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250819T135559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T102641Z
UID:10001596-1756990800-1757001600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:BodyGuard Syringe Pump Training – Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This learning event supports registered nurses & senior healthcare assistants who double-check pumps to confidently set up and manage pumps\, and understand commonly used medication that assists symptom management in palliative care. \nDesigned for:\nRegistered nurses & senior health care assistants who double-check pumps. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo discuss the general principles when caring for a patient with a syringe pump.\n\nTo identify and understand medications and dose ranges most commonly used in a syringe pump.\nTo increase confidence in assembling and setting up the syringe pump correctly\, discussing the common problems that arise and how to deal with them.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/bodyguard-syringe-pump-training-classroom/2025-09-04
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T103533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T103533Z
UID:10001392-1752672600-1752678000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Artificial nutrition & hydration at end of life: An exploration of the ethicolegal issues (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Reviewing national guidance and evidence; discussing the ethicolegal issues which may arise. Exploring ways of supporting good communication when discussing nutritional and hydration needs with patients and their families. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels \nFacilitator:\nDr Sarah Human – Rowcroft Consultant in Palliative Medicine \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo review national guidance and research evidence relating to artificial nutrition and hydration at end of life.\nTo discuss the ethicolegal issues which may arise.\nTo explore ways of supporting good communication when discussing nutritional and hydration needs with patients and their families.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/artificial-nutrition-hydration-at-end-of-life-an-exploration-of-the-ethicolegal-issues-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T103045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T103045Z
UID:10001389-1752154200-1752163200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spiritual care at end of life (classroom learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Gain the skills and confidence to offer spiritual care\, an integral and rewarding aspect of palliative and end-of-life care. Spiritual care is something we can all offer\, and this introduction learning event will help you understand how to provide compassionate support during these sensitive times. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nKatie Evans – Rowcroft Spiritual Care Specialist \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo understand spirituality and why spiritual care matters in holistic\, person-centred end of life care.\nTo develop skills to communicate sensitively about\, assess and meet individuals’ spiritual needs.\nTo be able to support individuals who hold different beliefs and values.\nTo access resources to support your practice.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/spiritual-care-at-end-of-life-classroom-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250115T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112533Z
UID:10001390-1751445900-1751562000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care – two day classroom course
DESCRIPTION:For experienced clinicians Band 6 or above or equivalent\, wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death. This nationally benchmarked two day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult\, e.g. breaking bad news\, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advanced-level-communication-skills-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-two-day-course/2025-07-02
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T102342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T102342Z
UID:10001387-1749650400-1749654000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing swallowing difficulties in palliative care (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Improve understanding in assessment and management of illnesses affecting the swallow function. Explore special impact at end of life affecting communication and decision-making to confidently provide care. \nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitator:\nCaroline Ayres – Speech & Language Therapist\, T&SD NHS Foundation Trust \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo improve knowledge and understanding about the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and illnesses affecting swallow function.\nTo be able to make an assessment of a person’s swallow and know when to refer for specialist support.\nTo improve confidence in the care and management of someone with swallowing difficulties.\nTo consider the communication and ethical decision making skills for people at end of life and how we can best support worried relatives and carers.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-swallowing-difficulties-in-palliative-care-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T101908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T101908Z
UID:10001386-1748957400-1748962800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing nausea\, vomiting & bowel obstruction in palliative care (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on improving your assessment and management of common gut symptoms for palliative and end of life patients. \nDesigned for:\nRegistered healthcare professionals only \nFacilitator:\nDr Sarah Hanrott – Rowcroft Specialty Doctor \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo understand why these symptoms are common in palliative patients.\nTo know how to assess and explain to patients and families.\nTo make decisions about management and review.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-nausea-vomiting-bowel-obstruction-in-palliative-care-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250401T101610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T101610Z
UID:10001385-1747746000-1747751400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Palliative care in end stage liver disease (online learning event)
DESCRIPTION:Recognise the causes and stages of liver disease. Learn about the principles of symptom management and prescribing in palliative care. \nDesigned for:\nRegistered healthcare professionals only. \nFacilitator:\nDr Caroline Tomlinson – Rowcroft Specialty Doctor \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo recognise the causes of liver disease and understand the stages of liver disease.\nTo recognise symptoms and manage them.\nPrescribing in liver disease.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/palliative-care-in-end-stage-liver-disease-online-learning-event
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250115T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112533Z
UID:10001306-1744188300-1744304400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care – two day classroom course
DESCRIPTION:For experienced clinicians Band 6 or above or equivalent\, wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death. This nationally benchmarked two day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult\, e.g. breaking bad news\, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advanced-level-communication-skills-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-two-day-course/2025-04-09
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250115T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112533Z
UID:10001305-1742978700-1743094800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care – two day classroom course
DESCRIPTION:For experienced clinicians Band 6 or above or equivalent\, wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death. This nationally benchmarked two day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult\, e.g. breaking bad news\, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advanced-level-communication-skills-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-two-day-course/2025-03-26
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20250115T142325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T112533Z
UID:10001304-1740473100-1740589200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advanced Level Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care – two day classroom course
DESCRIPTION:For experienced clinicians Band 6 or above or equivalent\, wishing to explore communication challenges when supporting people with life limiting illness and approaching death. This nationally benchmarked two day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult\, e.g. breaking bad news\, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/advanced-level-communication-skills-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-two-day-course/2025-02-25
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T105834
CREATED:20240814T091903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T103326Z
UID:10001062-1739352600-1739377800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emotive conversations at end of life
DESCRIPTION:A one-day\, intermediate level practice-based day for health care professionals wishing to enhance their existing skills in emotive type conversations with those receiving palliative and end of life care. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo improve your confidence and skills in communications with patients and those important to them at end of life.\nTo address common emotive conversations based on your own prior experiences.\nTo work together in small groups to practice scenarios using evidenced based strategies and models.\n\nDesigned for:\nHealth & social care professionals working at all levels. \nFacilitators:\nKerry Macnish – Rowcroft Head of Education & Catherine Hughes – Rowcroft Education Facilitator \nThose applying should have a good knowledge of fundamental and effective communication skills and have undergone prior training. This day is aimed at those working regularly and directly with people at end of life who will bring\, and work with\, examples from their practice in areas for improvements. You must complete a pre and post course questionnaire related to skills. Minimal bookings will be required to run this event.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/emotive-conversations-at-end-of-life/2025-02-12
LOCATION:Rowcroft Hospice\, Ella's Gardens\, Avenue Road\,\, Torquay\, TQ25LS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rowcroft Hospice Education":MAILTO:education@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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