Free training for care homes this winter

The free online training will explain the principles of symptom management, explore common symptoms people can experience and recognise practical steps that staff can take to help manage these symptoms.

Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s Hospice, said: “The pandemic has put the invaluable role of care and nursing homes in the spotlight, and we know it can be difficult for staff to sometimes recognise the signs of when someone may be approaching end of life, or why that might be an important thing to do.”

“At the hospice, we’re committed to improving palliative and end of life care across Greater Manchester and beyond. We know the difference holistic, collaborative care has on people’s experiences, and we also advocate conversations to ensure that an individual’s wishes can be listened to and hopefully delivered.”

The training is available in a number of slots in January and February 2022, with the hospice also offering additional free sessions online or in person for teams who aren’t able to make the scheduled dates.

Rachel added: “There’s always such a huge importance placed on how people are born, but people’s experience at the end of their life is just as important.

“When thinking about end of life care, I always think about how I’d want one of my own loved ones to be treated, and that really motivates me to ensure we can carry on providing world-class care, whilst also sharing that specialist knowledge with others in the health and social care community.”

To find out more, or to book a place on the free training session, visit www.sah.org.uk/community-training or call 0161 498 3645.