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September 2020

Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 21 Sep

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.

In order to ensure that we will deliver training safely and to comply with safety measures under the COVID situation, we will be delivering some of our training sessions using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to click onto a link that will be sent to them via E-mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone or smart phone.

Fully funded

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Short Course:
Important End of Life Conversations

Start date: 23 Sep

This 40- 60 minute webinar fully funded for nursing home, residential home and domicillary care staff across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

This session will be delivered using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to simply click onto a link that will be sent to them via E mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad or iPhone

Fully funded

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Short Course:
Having Conversations Around Death and Illness

Start date: 24 Sep

Fully funded for non clinical staff. 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 non clinical staff with the tools and skills to handle telephone calls or meetings with patients and their families/carer’s appropriately and with compassion.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
Symptom Management in End of Life Care for Registered Nurses

Start date: 24 Sep

This 2 hour virtual interactive workshop is fully funded for registered care home nurses across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
 This session will be delivered using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to simply click onto a link that will be sent to them via E mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone or smart phone.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
East Midlands Palliative Care Research & Audit

Start date: 29 Sep

Anyone interested to learn more about what research. The key note session will be from the team at LOROS who have been funded by the NIHR to explore the experiences of people from BAME communities about thinking ahead about deterioration and dying.

In order to ensure that we will deliver training safely and to comply with safety measures under the COVID situation, we will be delivering some of our training sessions using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to click onto a link that will be sent to them via E-mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone or smart phone.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
Syringe Driver in End of Life Care

Start date: 30 Sep

This 40- 60 minute webinar which is fully funded for registered nurses working in care homes across LLR. An opportunity for a refresher 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.

Fully funded.

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October 2020

Workshop:
Dementia - Behaviours that challenge

Start date: 12 Oct

This fully funded 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. Suitable for any health and social care staff with people living with dementia.

Fully funded

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Short Course:
Dealing with Uncertainty

Start date: 15 Oct

This 90 minute interactive workshop is fully funded for nursing home, residential home and domiciliary care staff across LLR and designed to equip staff with skills and tools to have these conversations with patients and their families and other staff members.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 22 Oct

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.

In order to ensure that we will deliver training safely and to comply with safety measures under the COVID situation, we will be delivering some of our training sessions using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to click onto a link that will be sent to them via E-mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone or smart phone.

Fully funded

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November 2020

Short Course:
Recognising Dying

Start date: 04 Nov

It’s important to be able to recognise the common signs of dying so that people can receive the best possible care in their last days of life and that loved ones can be prepared. This 40- 60 minute webinar is fully funded for nursing homes, residential homes and domicillary care staff across LLR.

Fully funded.

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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.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 18 Nov

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.

In order to ensure that we will deliver training safely and to comply with safety measures under the COVID situation, we will be delivering some of our training sessions using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to click onto a link that will be sent to them via E-mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone or smart phone.

Fully funded

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December 2020

Workshop:
Dealing with uncertainty

Start date: 03 Dec

This 90 minute interactive workshop is fully funded for nursing homes,residential homes and domicillary care staff across LLR and designed to equip staff with skills and tools to have these conversations with patients and their families and other staff members.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
Dealing with uncertainty

Start date: 09 Dec

This 90 minute interactive workshop fully funded for nursing homes, residential homes and domiciliary care staff across LLR and designed to equip staff with skills and tools to have these conversations with patients and their families and other staff members.

Fully funded

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Workshop:
Dementia Friends

Start date: 15 Dec

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.

In order to ensure that we will deliver training safely and to comply with safety measures under the COVID situation, we will be delivering some of our training sessions using our ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) technology. ECHO is a recognised and secure teleconferencing method of delivery using ECHO Zoom software and will require delegates to click onto a link that will be sent to them via E-mail to attend the session. The only requirement that delegates will need is a device that has a camera and microphone such as a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone or smart phone.

Fully funded

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January 2021

Workshop:
Masterclass - End of Life Care and Dementia

Start date: 26 Jan

Fully funded by Health Education East Midlands and led by our Admiral Nurse Cathy Knight, this half day masterclass explores the complexities of dying with or from dementia suitable for all doctors, registered nurses, nursing associates and allied health professionals who regularly work with people dying with or from dementia. For example nursing home staff, ward and community nursing staff.

Fully Funded

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February 2021

Workshop:
Having Conversations around Death and Illness

Start date: 04 Feb

This half day fully funded workshop is designed to equip non clinical staff with the tools and skills to handle telephone calls or meetings with patients and their families/carer’s appropriately and with compassion. The interactive nature of the session will include group discussion, practical activities and direct teaching.

Fully funded

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