This is a three-day course and participants will be expected to attend all three days to gain their certificate.

The course is aimed at care staff supporting AWD. The course covers aspects such as:

• - Increased confidence in matters relating to end-of-life care
• - Recognising when someone is exhibiting changes which could be part of dying
• - Know how the individual and those close to them may respond to their anticipated death, and how to support them with this response
• - Understand the person-centred approach to Advance Care Planning including DNACPR, Mental Capacity and consent, faith and spirituality, self- awareness and Lasting Power of Attorney or any relevant documentation depending on locality

See attached document for full course content and links to CQC Key Lines of Enquiry.

Farleigh Hospice, St Lukes Hospice and Saint Francis Hospice will each deliver one of the days covering different aspects of End of Life.The first two days are held in Chelmsford and the third day will be held at St Lukes new hospice and training centre in Upminster with a chance to look around a modern hospice and see how it delivers a service to those at end of life.

Parking at Hamptons costs £1 for the day. Parking is free at St Lukes. Lunch will be provided at both venues.

DATES: Cohort 2 -2024/25 (all three days must be attended)

09:15 to 16:30 each day

Tuesday 1^st October 2024 at Hamptons Sport & Leisure, Tydemans, off, Beehive Ln, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 9FH

Wednesday 9^th October 2024 at Hamptons Sport & Leisure, Tydemans, off, Beehive Ln, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 9FH

Wednesday 16^th October 2024 at St Lukes Hospice, Farriers Way, Bulphan, Upminster, Basildon RM14 3EB

Places are limited to two per service although we will take people on the waiting list in case people cancel. Please complete this booking form and send to Jenny Peckham  jenny.peckham@essex.gov.uk