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Communication Skills Training

Learn how to communicate with confidence from experts who understand the challenges of palliative and end of life care.

Do you want to ensure your staff and volunteers have the skills and expertise to communicate with care, listening to and respecting peoples needs?

The new CQC Single Assessment Framework places an emphasis on communication, respect, involvement and listening with patients and each other.

Our expert facilitators deliver a selection of courses aimed at the beginner right through to the seasoned professional, including international nurses.

Education and Training for Communication Skills

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Introduction to Communication Skills

Equips participants with the knowledge and skills to improve their communication skills when supporting patients and their relatives.

2 hours

Online or face to face

Intermediate Communication Skills Training

Enhancing participants communication skills in practice by focusing on facilitative skills, enabling a therapeutic relationship through a person-centred approach.

5 hours

Online or face to face

Advanced Communication Skills Training (ACST)

Equips participants to effectively support individuals during the most difficult communication challenges, relating to their professional practices.

2 concurrent days

Online or face to face

£600 per place

ACST enhanced places

Delegates will complete the 2 day ACST programme.

They will then benefit from post course coaching sessions to support embedding into practice.

Online or face to face.

£915 per place.

ACST for Health Care Assistants

A 2 day programme updated for Health Care Assistants from any sector.

Includes free upgrade to “Enhanced place” during 2024-25, with post course coaching sessions to support embedding into practice.

£600

1 day ACST Refresher

For anyone wanting to update and refresh their skills. (Must have previously completed the 2 day programme.)

£435

Bespoke ACST Course

Delivery to a cohort from your organisation.

Online or face to face.

£6,500 per 2 day cohort.

Mentorship of new ACST Facilitators

Our expert ACST facilitators have experience of working in hospices, acute trusts, community and care homes.

They will provide a unique mentoring programme for anyone newly qualified as an ACST trainer.

Joint ACST Facilitation

We can support your ACST programme by delivering alongside your facilitator.

Online or face to face.

£2,190

ASCT and Communication Skills Facilitators

Tessa Taylor

Lorraine Dunn

Julie Delaney

Mary Buttle

Communication Skills Facilitators

Fleur Coward

Karen Finch-Burke

Sarah Jones

Lisa Smith

Sue Stubbs

Contact Us

We would love to work with you, contact us for prices and to explore a session for your organisation.

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