Short CoursesAn Introduction to Palliative Care- A Patient's JourneyA 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 families experiencing a life threatening illness. The study day will be held in St Columba's Hospice on: Tuesday 7th October 2008 from 9.15 am to 4.00 pm A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded. Enquiries to Kim Donaldson, Hospice Practice Development Facilitator, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381. Application forms to/from Sue Thorburn, Course Organiser, St Columba's Hospice, Tel No. 0131 551 7710; email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Exploring Aspects of Loss & BereavementA Professional Update Day for Health Professionals working in Acute, Primary Care, Nursing Home and Hospice Settings. This study day aims to allow health professionals working within palliative care to critically explore current thinking on aspects of loss and bereavement during life and following a death. The study will be held in St Columba's Hospice on: Monday 11th November from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded. Special Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this day it may not be suitable for those recently bereaved themselves and we therefore recommend you have a discussion with your manager and/or please feel free to speak to one of our teaching team before applying if indeed you have experienced a bereavement in the past year. Enquiries to Kim Donaldson, Hospice Practice Development Facilitator, St Columba's Hospice, Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW. Tel No. 0131 551 1381. Application forms from/to Sue Thorburn, Course Organiser, St Columba's Hospice, Tel No. 0131 551 7710, email: sthorburn@stcolumbashospice.org.uk
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