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February 2020

Study Day:
Introducing the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT)

Start date: 13 Feb

To learn from the Derbyshire experience of introducing ReSPECT.

As LLR starts to use ReSPECT this event provides an opportunity to learn from the experience of others about the process of introducing this national initiative which documents individualised recommendations for a person’s clinical care in emergency situations.

FULLY FUNDED FOR ALL LLR STAFF

Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 17 Feb

This one hour session aims to raise awareness and understanding about dementia and provides an opportunity to meet with others interested in supporting those with dementia.

Fully funded

Study Day:
Symptom Management at End of Life - non registered staff

Start date: 20 Feb

£90 per person

March 2020

Conference:
Getting it Right: Diabetes and Palliative Care Conference

Start date: 09 Mar

This conference is Designed to support Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in the management of diabetes in patients with advanced disease and patients with advanced diabetes who are at the end of Life Care.

£30.00 per person

Evening Lecture:
Annual LOROS lecture: A Good Death in Dementia

Start date: 24 Mar

£5.00 per person

Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 24 Mar

This one hour session aims to raise awareness and understanding about dementia and provides an opportunity to meet with others interested in supporting those with dementia.

Fully funded

April 2020

Accredited Programme:
City & Guilds Level 2 Introduction to Trainer Skills

Start date: 02 Apr

This three-day programme provides delegates with an introduction to delivering training, providing practical guidance on facilitating and leading individual and group sessions.

£250.00

Study Day:
Presentation Skills

Start date: 08 Apr

This practical, hands-on session will equip delegates with the skills and confidence to deliver engaging presentations with clarity and flair.

£90.00

Workshop:
Grief and its Impact

Start date: 09 Apr

The aim of this session is to provide delegates with an understanding of how you can look after yourself following a death and how to support bereaved colleagues in the workplace.

£25

Short Course:
Introduction to Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Start date: 16 Apr

MND affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK and is most likely to affect people over the age of 50. Specifically designed for health and social care staff working with MND patients, this session introduces basic facts about Motor Neurone diseases, as well as the potential impact they have on individuals and their families.

£15

Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 22 Apr

Dementia Friends is a national initiative from the Alzheimer’s Society. Its objectives are to make the nation more aware of dementia and improve attitudes towards the disease.

Free

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 23 Apr

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

Workshop:
Masterclass: Medical Treatments in Advanced Illness in BAME Patients

Start date: 30 Apr

We are delighted to be holding a masterclass exploring some of our recent and future work regarding end of life care planning with a focus on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic families. This will be an interactive session exploring issues around discussing end of life care planning.

It will be facilitated by Dr Zoebia Islam, Senior Research Fellow at LOROS Hospice.

£10

May 2020

Study Day:
Symptom Management for Registered Nurses

Start date: 06 May

This study day is designed specifically for registered nurses, and is led by nurses specialising in end of life care. The day will explore the symptoms most commonly experienced by patients approaching end of life. National guidance will underpin the training ensuring that delegates have the most up to date clinical information and techniques for symptom management at this stage in life.

£90

Workshop:
Masterclass - End of Life Care and Dementia

Start date: 11 May

Led by our Admiral Nurse Cathy Knight, this half day masterclass explores the complexities of dying with or from dementia.

£30

Workshop:
Communication Skills on the Frontline - Finding the words

Start date: 13 May

Unexpected conversations can catch us all off guard, particularly when they are difficult and stressful in nature. This half day workshop is designed to equip frontline staff with the tools and skills to handle telephone calls or meetings with patients and their families/carer’s appropriately and with compassion.

£50

Study Day:
Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT

Start date: 14 May

This morning workshop provides an opportunity to explore best practice in Advance Care Planning (ACP) and will include the ReSPECT documentation. It will consider the importance of effective communication and documentation, whilst, exploring the potential barriers and benefits of discussions about future care and wishes.

£

Workshop:
Resuscitation Discussions and Decision Making (DNACPR)

Start date: 14 May

This afternoon workshop, led by Professor Christina Faull will consider best practice in discussions and decision making about resuscitation in advanced illness. It is designed to complement the LOROS training session on Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT and is tailored to the needs of those responsible for decision making at the end of life.

£50

Study Day:
Working with Childhood Bereavement

Start date: 18 May

This half day session, led by experts in the field of counselling and child bereavement explores effective ways to support young people who have experienced the loss of a family member or loved one.

£25

Workshop:
Verification of Expected Death (VOED)

Start date: 19 May

This half day workshop provides registered nurses with the theoretical knowledge to verify expected death and to provide care after death.

£30

Workshop:
Dealing with Challenging Conversations for Support Workers

Start date: 21 May

This half day workshop uses a mixture of group work, videos and rehearsals to improve confidence and skills in communicating with patients and families, specifically when addressing challenging questions about end of life care.

£50

June 2020

Study Day:
The Use of Syringe Drivers and Medication at the End of Life

Start date: 01 Jun

This half day workshop provides an opportunity for registered general nurses to practically consider the appropriate use of a 24 hour subcutaneous syringe driver (McKinley/CME T34) in palliative and end of life care.

£30

Workshop:
Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities

Start date: 08 Jun

Designed by Voluntary Action Leicester, one of the region’s foremost providers of support to adults with special needs, this session is delivered by staff and service users of the Values project and is relevant to anyone likely to come into contact with adults with learning disabilities as part of their role.

£50

Workshop:
Foundation Level Communication Skills Training - SAGE & THYME

Start date: 09 Jun

This half day workshop: SAGE & THYME is an evidence based approach designed to equip staff at all levels with a structure and skills enabling them to provide person-centred support to anyone with emotional concerns. The workshop, run by 3 experienced facilitators uses a mix of group work, lectures and rehearsals to improve learners’ confidence, competence and knowledge of how to listen and respond to concerns.

£90

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 12 Jun

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

Study Day:
Fundamentals of Palliative and End of Life Care for Registered Nurses

Start date: 17 Jun

This two day course aims to assist registered nurses and nursing associates working in all care settings in considering the principles of palliative care for people at the end of life. With an emphasis on practical application, the course brings to life latest evidence from ‘Care in the last days of life’ NICE (2015).

£180

Workshop:
An Introduction to Caring for People with Advanced Heart Failure at the End of Life

Start date: 23 Jun

This half day workshop provides an overview of what is meant by the term ‘heart failure’ and guides delegates through the potential impact on patients and carers.

£40

Workshop:
Having Conversations about Serious Illness: Intermediate Communication Skills Training

Start date: 25 Jun

This half day workshop for registered nurses and nursing associates builds on foundation level communications skills and is designed to improve confidence and skills in communicating with patients and families about serious illness and dying. The interactive format of the session includes group work, videos and practice sessions with other delegates in a safe and supportive environment.

£50

July 2020

Study Day:
An Introduction to Care in the Last Days of Life for Support Workers

Start date: 01 Jul

Support workers play a key role in caring for people in the last days of life. This study day aims to increase knowledge and skills to enhance the level of care provided to people who are dying.

£90

Study Day:
Advanced Communcation Skills Refresher

Start date: 02 Jul

This study day for senior health care professionals who have previously attended advanced communication skills training course provides the opportunity to refresh previous experiential learning from the 2 day course.

£210

August 2020

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 24 Aug

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

September 2020

Workshop:
Supporting Adults with Visual Impairments

Start date: 14 Sep

This session is designed to improve understanding of visual impairment and to better equip staff in providing effective support for patients who experience it.

£50

Workshop:
Foundation Level Communication Skills - SAGE & THYME

Start date: 23 Sep

This half day workshop: SAGE & THYME is an evidence based approach designed to equip staff at all levels with a structure and skills enabling them to provide person-centred support to anyone with emotional concerns. The workshop, run by 3 experienced facilitators uses a mix of group work, lectures and rehearsals to improve learners’ confidence, competence and knowledge of how to listen and respond to concerns.

£90

Workshop:
Communication Skills on the Frontline - finding the words

Start date: 24 Sep

Unexpected conversations can catch us all off guard, particularly when they are difficult and stressful in nature. This half day workshop is designed to equip frontline staff with the tools and skills to handle telephone calls or meetings with patients and their families/carer’s appropriately and with compassion.

£50

Workshop:
Masterclass - End of Life Care and Dementia Workshop

Start date: 30 Sep

Led by our Admiral Nurse Cathy Knight, this half day masterclass explores the complexities of dying with or from dementia.

£30

October 2020

Workshop:
Bitesize Workshop 2: A Holistic Approach to End of Life and Preparing for Loss and Grief

Start date: 01 Oct

This two hour workshop is ideal for those looking to refresh or improve their knowledge and skills on the principles of good end of life care and preparing people for loss and grief.

£25

Workshop:
Dealing with Challenging Conversations for Support Workers

Start date: 01 Oct

This half day workshop uses a mixture of group work, videos and rehearsals to improve confidence and skills in communicating with patients and families, specifically when addressing challenging questions about end of life care.

£50

Study Day:
Tissue Viability – Topical Negative Pressure

Start date: 06 Oct

This session will support registered staff to assess patients for negative topical pressure and manage wounds effectively.

£30

Study Day:
The Use of Syringe Drivers and Medication at the End of Life

Start date: 08 Oct

This half day workshop provides an opportunity for registered general nurses to practically consider the appropriate use of a 24 hour subcutaneous syringe driver (McKinley/CME T34) in palliative and end of life care.

£30

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 12 Oct

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

Accredited Programme:
City & Guilds Level 2 Introduction to Trainer Skills

Start date: 21 Oct

This three-day programme provides delegates with an introduction to delivering training, providing practical guidance on facilitating and leading individual and group sessions.

£250.00

Study Day:
Palliative End of Life Care Study Day for Adult Social Care Staff

Start date: 27 Oct

The aim of the course is to increase knowledge and skills to support people with life limiting illness and are reaching the end of their lives.

£90

Workshop:
Bitesize Workshop 3: Pressure Area Care and Comfort Measures at the End of Life

Start date: 28 Oct

This 2 hour workshop can be used as a refresher or to improve knowledge and skills on pressure area care at the end of life and management of common symptoms.

£25

November 2020

Short Course:
City & Guilds Level 2 Awareness in End of Life Care

Start date: 03 Nov

A series of study days focused on excellence in end of life care.

£250 per person

Study Day:
Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT

Start date: 04 Nov

This morning workshop provides an opportunity to explore best practice in Advance Care Planning (ACP) and will include the ReSPECT documentation. It will consider the importance of effective communication and documentation, whilst, exploring the potential barriers and benefits of discussions about future care and wishes.

£

Workshop:
Resuscitation Discussions and Decision Making (DNACPR)

Start date: 04 Nov

This afternoon workshop, led by Professor Christina Faull will consider best practice in discussions and decision making about resuscitation in advanced illness. It is designed to complement the LOROS training session on Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT and is tailored to the needs of those responsible for decision making at the end of life.

£50

Workshop:
Having Conversations about Serious Illness: Intermediate Communication Skills Training

Start date: 05 Nov

This half day workshop for registered nurses and nursing associates builds on foundation level communications skills and is designed to improve confidence and skills in communicating with patients and families about serious illness and dying. The interactive format of the session includes group work, videos and practice sessions with other delegates in a safe and supportive environment.

£50

Study Day:
Advanced Communcation Skills Refresher

Start date: 10 Nov

This study day for senior health care professionals who have previously attended advanced communication skills training course provides the opportunity to refresh previous experiential learning from the 2 day course.

£210

Workshop:
Foundation Level Communication Skills Training - SAGE & THYME

Start date: 11 Nov

This half day workshop: SAGE & THYME is an evidence based approach designed to equip staff at all levels with a structure and skills enabling them to provide person-centred support to anyone with emotional concerns. The workshop, run by 3 experienced facilitators uses a mix of group work, lectures and rehearsals to improve learners’ confidence, competence and knowledge of how to listen and respond to concerns.

£90

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 13 Nov

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

Workshop:
Masterclass - End of Life Care and Dementia

Start date: 24 Nov

Led by our Admiral Nurse Cathy Knight, this half day masterclass explores the complexities of dying with or from dementia.

£30

Workshop:
An Introduction to Caring for People with Advanced Heart Failure at the End of Life

Start date: 26 Nov

This half day workshop provides an overview of what is meant by the term ‘heart failure’ and guides delegates through the potential impact on patients and carers.

£40

Workshop:
Verification of Expected Death (VOED)

Start date: 26 Nov

This half day workshop provides registered nurses with the theoretical knowledge to verify expected death and to provide care after death.

£30

December 2020

Workshop:
Bitesize Workshop 4 - Mouthcare, Nutrition and Hydration

Start date: 07 Dec

This practical two hour workshop can be used as a refresher or to improve knowledge and skills about maintaining oral hygiene, nutrition and hydration.

£25

Study Day:
Presentation Skills

Start date: 07 Dec

This practical, hands-on session will equip delegates with the skills and confidence to deliver engaging presentations with clarity and flair.

£90.00

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 10 Dec

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

January 2021

Study Day:
Symptom Management for Registered Nurses

Start date: 06 Jan

This study day is designed specifically for registered nurses, and is led by nurses specialising in end of life care. The day will explore the symptoms most commonly experienced by patients approaching end of life. National guidance will underpin the training ensuring that delegates have the most up to date clinical information and techniques for symptom management at this stage in life.

£90

Workshop:
Care of People with Lymphedema/chronic oedema of the lower limbs

Start date: 12 Jan

The aim of this session is to provide key information and advice to health care assistants who are caring for a patient/client who has been diagnosed with chronic lower leg oedema/lymphedema by a health care professional.

£25

Study Day:
Fundamentals of Palliative and End of Life Care for Registered Nurses

Start date: 25 Jan

This two day course aims to assist registered nurses and nursing associates working in all care settings in considering the principles of palliative care for people at the end of life. With an emphasis on practical application, the course brings to life latest evidence from ‘Care in the last days of life’ NICE (2015).

£180

Workshop:
Masterclass - End of Life Care and Dementia

Start date: 26 Jan

Led by our Admiral Nurse Cathy Knight, this half day masterclass explores the complexities of dying with or from dementia.

£30

Workshop:
Resuscitation Discussions and Decision Making (DNACPR)

Start date: 28 Jan

This afternoon workshop, led by Professor Christina Faull will consider best practice in discussions and decision making about resuscitation in advanced illness. It is designed to complement the LOROS training session on Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT and is tailored to the needs of those responsible for decision making at the end of life.

£50

February 2021

Workshop:
Foundation Level Communication Skills Training - SAGE & THYME

Start date: 02 Feb

This half day workshop: SAGE & THYME is an evidence based approach designed to equip staff at all levels with a structure and skills enabling them to provide person-centred support to anyone with emotional concerns. The workshop, run by 3 experienced facilitators uses a mix of group work, lectures and rehearsals to improve learners’ confidence, competence and knowledge of how to listen and respond to concerns.

£90

Workshop:
Communication Skills on the Frontline - finding the words

Start date: 04 Feb

Unexpected conversations can catch us all off guard, particularly when they are difficult and stressful in nature. This half day workshop is designed to equip frontline staff with the tools and skills to handle telephone calls or meetings with patients and their families/carer’s appropriately and with compassion.

£50

Study Day:
An Introduction to Care in the Last Days of Life for Support Workers

Start date: 08 Feb

Support workers play a key role in caring for people in the last days of life. This study day aims to increase knowledge and skills to enhance the level of care provided to people who are dying.

£90

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 08 Feb

This session, led by our Admiral Nurse will take a holistic look at behaviours that challenge in people living with dementia. An area that is both common and a predictor for admission into full time care, and presents a challenge for those in a caring role.

£30

Accredited Programme:
City & Guilds Level 2 Introduction to Trainer Skills

Start date: 09 Feb

This three-day programme provides delegates with an introduction to delivering training, providing practical guidance on facilitating and leading individual and group sessions.

£250.00

Study Day:
Working with Childhood Bereavement

Start date: 10 Feb

This half day session, led by experts in the field of counselling and child bereavement explores effective ways to support young people who have experienced the loss of a family member or loved one.

£25

Workshop:
Dealing with Challenging Conversations for Support Workers

Start date: 23 Feb

This half day workshop uses a mixture of group work, videos and rehearsals to improve confidence and skills in communicating with patients and families, specifically when addressing challenging questions about end of life care.

£50

Short Course:
Introduction to Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Start date: 25 Feb

MND affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK and is most likely to affect people over the age of 50. Specifically designed for health and social care staff working with MND patients, this session introduces basic facts about Motor Neurone diseases, as well as the potential impact they have on individuals and their families.

£15

March 2021

Short Course:
City & Guilds Level 2 Awareness in End of Life Care

Start date: 02 Mar

A series of study days focused on excellence in end of life care.

£250 per person

Study Day:
The Use of Syringe Drivers and Medication at the End of Life

Start date: 10 Mar

This half day workshop provides an opportunity for registered general nurses to practically consider the appropriate use of a 24 hour subcutaneous syringe driver (McKinley/CME T34) in palliative and end of life care.

£30

Workshop:
Having Conversations about Serious Illness: Intermediate Communication Skills Training

Start date: 11 Mar

This half day workshop for registered nurses and nursing associates builds on foundation level communications skills and is designed to improve confidence and skills in communicating with patients and families about serious illness and dying. The interactive format of the session includes group work, videos and practice sessions with other delegates in a safe and supportive environment.

£50

Workshop:
Verification of Expected Death (VOED)

Start date: 17 Mar

This half day workshop provides registered nurses with the theoretical knowledge to verify expected death and to provide care after death.

£30