A range of courses and education is provided by Hospice Education, from introductory sessions, to palliative care masterclasses and full study days.
Training and education is provided both online and in person and covers an extensive range of topics for health and social care professionals involved in the care of individuals facing incurable illness and bereavement.
In person training may take place at St Helena’s Learning and Development Centre in Colchester, or at St Elizabeth Hospice’s Education Centre in Ipswich.
Palliative care masterclasses
Palliative care masterclasses are held monthly, with each session focussing on a different topic. These are delivered online via Microsoft Teams and consist of a 45 minute presentation followed by a 45 minute case study.
Delegates are able to attend both or one of the 45 minute sessions.
Please be aware, places are limited so are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Check out the Palliative Care Masterclasses
Bespoke training
Bespoke training can be arranged and tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.
Our flexible approach means the Hospice Education team is well equipped to offer bespoke training either at St Helena or St Elizabeth Hospice, or at your place of work.
Please contact us for more details.
Care Home Accreditation
The Care Home Accreditation award is for care homes and care agencies that wish to develop their delivery of palliative and end of life care.
The Hospice Education accredited certification for care homes shows your clients, families and professionals with whom you work, that you offer good professional standards in end of life care.
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About Hospice Education
Hospice Education is a joint partnership between Farleigh Hospice, St Helena, and St Elizabeth Hospice.
The Hospice Education collaboration with St Elizabeth Hospice and St Helena Hospice provides one place for health and social care professionals to visit, learn new skills and share ideas to increase knowledge and skill sets to better meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Rachel Maddock – Head of Clinical Quality and Performance; Ellie Miller – Director of Care; Mandy Summons – Head of Hospice Education; and Kate Tighe – Head of Nursing, Inpatient Care and Education.
Hospice Education is passionate about inclusion. It is important we are able include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all.
If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email us in advance of attending your training.
If you or your organisation would like to collaborate with us, or the programme, please do get in touch.
What training is available?
We offer a range of flexible learning opportunities to support different roles, experience levels and learning preferences. These include:
- Short courses and workshops
- Study days and specialist sessions
- Accredited and non-accredited programmes
- Online and face-to-face learning
All training is designed and delivered by experienced hospice professionals, with a focus on practical, relevant learning that can be applied in real care settings.
A shared commitment
As part of this collaboration, we have signed a joint memorandum of understanding, formalising our commitment to work together to shape and deliver hospice education.
“We are excited to be working alongside St Helena and St Elizabeth Hospices in this innovative partnership. Together we will shape education that is relevant, practical and supportive of palliative and end of life care for the benefit of our local communities.”Kate Tighe – Head of Nursing, Inpatient Care and Education at Farleigh Hospice
Find out more
To find out more about Hospice Education and view our latest training opportunities, please get in touch or visit the Hospice Education page.