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We aim to offer education and training for those working across health and social care that improves knowledge and understanding and enables the development of skills that facilitate the delivery of high quality end-of-life care.
Find a course
To find out about the different courses currently on offer and to book a place, please click on course information below. The courses page is constantly updated so please check back regularly. If you have any queries, please email our Education Team.
Using syringe pumps
Syringe pump training and an overview of end-of-life care drugs
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff
14/05/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Verification of Expected Adult Death (VOED)
An overview of the current legal framework governing Verification of Expected Death (VOED)
Suitable for: Registered nurses and nursing/care home staff who are required to do this as part of their role
18/05/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Advanced communication skills training
This course can help you feel more confident and able to handle difficult conversations through experiential learning
Suitable for: Senior/experienced registered healthcare professionals
04/06/2026 - 05/06/2026
Course
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Syringe Pump use Refresher
Syringe Pump refresher training
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff
09/06/2026
Session
Online
Facilitator: Education Team
Respect Level 3 training
Respect Level 3
Suitable for: For employees who are engaged in the ReSPECT process either as senior clinicians enabling completion and sign off of ReSPECT forms, OR to inform understanding of the process and your part in supporting this.
10/06/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Verification of Expected Death Update
An update on VOED for those who have had previous training.
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff who have completed VOED training
14/07/2026
Session
Online
Facilitator: Education Team
An introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP)
An exploration of the wider concept of Advance Care Planning
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff
17/08/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Using syringe pumps
Syringe pump training and an overview of end-of-life care drugs
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff
25/08/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Verification of Expected Adult Death (VOED)
An overview of the current legal framework governing Verification of Expected Death (VOED)
Suitable for: Registered nurses and nursing/care home staff who are required to do this as part of their role
08/10/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
An introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP)
An exploration of the wider concept of Advance Care Planning
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff
12/10/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Respect Level 3 training
Respect Level 3
Suitable for: For employees who are engaged in the ReSPECT process either as senior clinicians enabling completion and sign off of ReSPECT forms, OR to inform understanding of the process and your part in supporting this.
14/10/2026
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Education Team
Syringe Pump use Refresher
Syringe Pump refresher training
Suitable for: Clinical and care home staff
04/11/2026
Session
Online
Facilitator: Education Team
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