This workshop is aimed at all those working in health or social care, new to palliative care or whom would like to update their knowledge and skills. It focuses on caring holistically for palliative and end of life patients and residents.
The content of the workshop will include:
- The Principles of Palliative Care
- Recognising and alleviating symptoms using non-drug interventions
- Recognising when a patient is deteriorating and dying
- Oral care – a practical session
- Skin care and the management and identification of pressure ulcers and moisture damage using a palliative approach
The workshop is interactive and encourages discussion and reflection on the participants own experiences in practice.