St Richard's Hospice: Learning Events

Audience: Open to all
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £40 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Capacity: 15 delegates per session
Level: Novice to Competent  * / ***

This insightful course explores how Autistic People may experience death, dying, and bereavement in ways that differ from neurotypical expectations.

Participants will learn to:

• Understand the emotional, sensory, and communicative challenges Autistic People may face in grief
• Recognise diverse and non-traditional expressions of loss
• Offer empathetic, person centred tailored to neurodiverse needs

This bespoke and responsive learning session equips you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide truly inclusive bereavement support.

Dates to choose from:

• 5th March 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm
• 3rd September 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm

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Audience: Registered clinical staff
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £50 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits 
Capacity: 8 delegates per session
Level: Advanced Beginner to Proficient ** / ****

This professional session covers:

• Legal, ethical and clinical responsibilities
• Physical assessment skills
• Professional judgement in community and hospice settings

You will benefit from learning delivered by experienced clinicians, ensuring confidence in a sensitive area of care.

Dates to choose from:

• 28th January 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
• 11th March 2026 10:00am - 12:00 pm
• 20th May 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
• 9th July 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Audience: Registered clinical staff
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: £55 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Capacity: 8 delegates per session
Level: Competent to Proficient  *** / ****

This hands-on course is suitable for qualified healthcare professionals and provides practical training on:

• Setting up and maintaining syringe pumps
• Common medications and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience

This training is highly interactive and tailored to clinical settings. You will gain skills that can be immediately applied to improve patient comfort and safety.

Dates to choose from:

• 28th January 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
• 11th March 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
• 20th May 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
• 9th July 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm

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Audience: Open to all
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £40 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits (cost subject to change from April 2026)
Capacity: 15 delegates per session
Level: Novice to Competent  * / ***
An interactive and engaging workshop using the SNOWDROP mnemonic to promote person centred communication covering:

• SNOWDROP framework (Sensitivity, Non-verbal, Open-mindedness, Words, De-escalate, Reflect, Organise, Pause)

• Body language and emotional regulation

• Role play observation

• Opportunity to practice using the framework model

Applicable across clinical and non-clinical settings, this workshop improves your day-to-day communication with patients, families, and colleagues.

Dates to choose from:

• 25th March 2026 1:15 - 4:15pm

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Audience: Registered and non-registered clinical staff
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £40 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits (cost subject to change from April 2026)
Capacity: 15 delegates per session
Level: Novice to Advanced Beginner * / **
Perfect for those new to palliative and end-of-life care or who are refreshing foundational knowledge. 

Topics include:

• Symptom management

• Advance care planning and bereavement

• Nutrition and hydration

• Self-care

A compassionate, real-life applicable learning experience that helps you embed essential principles of palliative and end-of-life care in your clinical practice.

Dates to choose from:

• 25th March 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm

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Audience: Registered and non-registered clinical staff
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: 12 delegates per session
Level: Advanced Beginner to Proficient ** / ****

ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) is a national process that records personalised recommendations for future emergency care based on a person’s values, preferences, and clinical needs when they may lack capacity.

This interactive workshop supports clinical staff in understanding and applying ReSPECT and in having effective advance care planning conversations. Topics include:

• Principles and purpose of ReSPECT
• How to complete ReSPECT documentation accurately and meaningfully
• Initiating and navigating advance care planning conversations
• Overcoming communication barriers

Ideal for new and experienced staff, this course enhances your communication skills that improve shared decision-making with patients and families.

Cost: Free

Dates to choose from:

• 22nd January 2026 1:00 - 4:00pm
• 18th March 2026 1:00 - 4:00pm

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Audience: Registered health and social care staff
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £700 per person includes lunch and refreshments (cost subject to change from April 2026)
Capacity: 5 delegates per session
Level: Proficient to Expert  **** / *****

Originally developed by the National Cancer Action Team this intensive course is designed for senior professionals. This course will support you to develop the advanced levels of communication skills needed when managing complex conversations and when breaking bad news. Through skilled facilitation, professional actor led simulation, and personalised feedback, you will:

• Identify complex communication issues, e.g., handling anger and distress
• Practice key skills and principles, receive feedback and practice alternative strategies
• Explore the impact on people and their families
• Take away communication approaches to use in any context

The supportive nature of this course will allow you to develop your skills in a safe environment. 

If you are applying for an NHS funded place, please ensure you have an authorised study leave form and the required purchase order number.

• 19th & 20th March 2026 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 11th & 12th June 2026 8:30am - 5:30pm

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