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Enhancing Clinical Practice: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Event Overview
Symptom Management is a practical, evidence-informed study day designed to enhance confidence in recognising, assessing and managing common symptoms experienced by people approaching the last weeks and days of life. Focusing on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, the day explores the holistic management of pain, agitation, breathlessness, nausea and vomiting, alongside common medication-related side effects such as constipation.
Through expert-led teaching and discussion, attendees will consider how timely, person-centred symptom management can improve comfort, dignity and quality of life. The study day emphasises holistic assessment and multidisciplinary working to ensure care is tailored to the individual across a range of care settings.
Who should attend:
This study day is suitable for healthcare professionals involved in the care of adults with palliative and end of life care needs, including:
- Qualified Nurses
- Doctors
- Allied Health Professionals
- Healthcare Assistants
- Social Care Professionals
- Community Care Workers
- Domiciliary & Care Home Staff
working across:
- NHS acute and community services
- Hospices
- Care homes
- Primary care and community healthcare services
- Independent and voluntary sector providers
Learning Approach
The day will be delivered through a combination of:
- Expert-led talks
- Interactive discussion
- Q&A sessions provide opportunities to ask questions throughout the day
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the study day, participants will be able to:
- Recognise and discuss common symptoms experienced people in the last weeks and days of life.
- Assess and manage symptoms using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches appropriate to their clinical role.
- Understand the management of pain, agitation, breathlessness, nausea, vomiting and medication-related side effects, including constipation.
- Apply a holistic, person-centred approach to symptom assessment and management.
- Consider the impact on the quality of life for patients and those important to them.
- Identify when specialist advice or referral may be required to optimise symptom control.
Programme Information
This event forms part of the Specialist Palliative Care Education Programme delivered by The End of Life Partnership.
Details
- Date: Tuesday, 3rd November
- Time: Full day, registration 8:30 am, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Suitable for: Nurses, GP’s, Medical Staff, Clinical Staff, community and social care
- Delivered: Face to face
- Location: The Railwaymen Lounge, Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Crewe, CW2 6EB - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GXtvfbrqi1z3QNie8
- Refreshments: Lunch is provided.
Cost
- Funding: Fully funded for anyone working with Cheshire East Place
- Cost: £100 per person, outside of Cheshire East Place.
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Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors.
