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Living with a Life Threatening Illness

This module is designed for Health and Social Care Assistants, Support Workers, Nursing Auxiliaries and Informal Carers. It is part of a Higher Education Certificate in Care run by Queen Margaret University, but may be taken as a stand-alone module or as taught only. To do this module the student must have access to an appropriate caring environment.

Further details and enquiries to Joan Adam, Nurse Lecturer, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applications to Admissions, Queen Margaret University, Tel No. 0131 474 0000

An Introduction to Palliative Care - A patient's journey

A study day for Nursing Auxiliaries, Health and Social Care Assistants and Support Workers.

This study day aims to facilitate carers in the development of skills which will enhance their delivery of palliative care to patients and their relatives with a life-threatening illness.

This study day is held throughout the year on various days/dates at St Columba's Hospice.  For further information on scheduled dates please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Enquiries about the study day to Kim Donaldson, Hospice Practice Development Facilitator, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381. Application forms from Sue Thorburn, Course Organiser, St Columba's Hospice, Tel No. 0131 551 7710 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it