2024 WH Training Courses

Dates: Available on request
Course length: full day
Cost: £80pp (excl VAT)

An interactive course which explores key elements of advance care planning; principles and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; the process and reason for best interest decision making.

Advanced Care Planning (ACP) is a process which supports healthcare professionals to facilitate discussions with people with life limiting illness to plan and make decisions about their end of life care and who they would like to be involved.

Dates: 18th January (FULLY BOOKED), 15th February (FULLY BOOKED), 14th March (FULLY BOOKED) Further dates TBC
Course length: full day
Cost: £80pp (excl VAT)

This one day workshop will focus on theory and practical skills required to communicate both sensitively and effectively.

Good communication is a central aspect of end of life care and has shown to enhance dignity and respect, reduce complaints and improve the quality of care not only for individuals and their families but also  the environment which we work in. 
 

Dates: 15th May, 13th June
Course length: 3 hours
Cost: £45pp (excl VAT)

Introduction to the key principles of supporting people living towards the end of their life with long-term or terminal conditions, including dementia. 

Dates: Please complete the enquiry form at the bottom of this page, call 01924 331400 or email externalbookings@wakefieldhospice.co.uk for date enquiries
Course length: 8 x 4 hour workshops, delivered over 6 months
Cost: Please contact externalbookings@wakefieldhospice.co.uk for cost enquiries

Wakefield Hospice are pleased to offer End of Life Care training based on the “The Six Steps Programme”.

The programme is designed as a toolkit for Care Homes providing end of life care to support them to meet best practice and CQC (Care Quality Commission) end of life essential standards. As an End of Life Care Champion, there will be an ongoing commitment to share the knowledge and skills from “The Six Steps Programme” amongst their peers and colleagues.
 

In-person: Thurs 11th April | Thurs 16th May | Thurs 12th September | Thurs 24th October | Thursday 28th November
Online: Thurs 20th June
Course length: Half day
Cost: £80 per person (excl VAT)

This half day training session will give participants the opportunity to develop their understanding of the principles which underpin bereavement.

Suitable for all professionals/organisations/voluntary services who support people within the workplace who have or are experiencing  a bereavement.
 

Dates: 4th March, 10th April, 24th May
Course length: Half day
Cost: Free

Grief affects children and young people differently. This can be impacted by age, temperament, time of life and circumstances of the death. Not knowing what is ‘normal’ or helpful to say or do to support them can be challenging.

This half day training session will give participants the opportunity to attend a workshop focusing on Children & Young People who have or are experiencing grief, loss and bereavement.
 

Dates: TBC (please contact externalbookings@wakefieldhospice.co.uk for further information)
Course length: Full day
Cost: £80 per person (excl VAT)

Affiliated with School of Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, this full day Dementia Awareness Training course will provide a foundation level of knowledge about dementia and person centred dementia care, whilst helping to increase confidence in supporting people with dementia.

This study day is suitable for anyone wishing to increase their understanding of dementia. Suitable for learners of all levels, including those work in a care home setting or any other healthcare setting.

Dates: Flexible on request (email jess.lees@wakefieldhospice.co.uk for more information)
Course length: 1 hour
Cost: Available on request

We have teamed up with health expert Rachel Rowling (Nutritionist Nutr | PG Cert | MBSLM) to provide a range of flexible one-hour training courses tailored to your needs at a location of your choice (whether at Wakefield Hospice or in your own workplace). 

Topics can include: The role of testosterone; Nutritional advice; Fitness and wellness; Erectile dysfunction; Cardiovascular health; Prostate and testicular health

Whether a Personal Trainer, Dietitian, full sports team or an offering for your employees, the courses provide great insight for all attendees on subjects of your choice.

Our course-leader is Rachel Rowling. Click here to find out more