3-day palliative care training programme

A face-to-face training programme designed for health and social care staff who want to enhance their palliative care knowledge and skills.

Enhance your knowledge and confidence in delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.

This engaging, face-to-face training programme offers a valuable opportunity to learn directly from the multidisciplinary team at Moya Cole Hospice in their specialist fields, alongside expert external speakers. You’ll gain practical insights, share experiences, and build skills you can apply immediately in your role.

Brilliant – very clear and interactive. Well suited to the mix of clinical skill levels in the audience. Attendee feedback, April 2025

Length

Three non-consecutive days (see course dates below)

Location

Delivered face-to-face at our Heald Green hospice site.

Cost

£210 per person (covers all three days)

Please note: Attendance is required at all three dates to complete the programme and receive a certificate. If you do not attend one of the days, we will not be able to provide a full or partial refund. If you would like a refund for this course you would need to notify us 30 days prior to the first day of training, otherwise no refund will be provided.

Who should attend

Health and social care professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care.

Current course dates

Day 1: Wednesday 5th August 2026
Day 2: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Day 3: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Course details

Moya Cole Hospice’s 3-Day Palliative Care Course is run by our Education Team and widely supported by our multidisciplinary team, ensuring you are hearing from experts within each area and giving delegates the opportunity to freely ask questions.

The course covers the following topics:

  • Symptom Management and Medication – delivered by an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
  • Spiritual Needs at EOL – delivered by a Chaplaincy Support Coordinator
  • Unconscious Bias – delivered by our Education and Development Manager
  • Lymphoedema – delivered by a Lymphoedema Specialist
  • Homelessness in Palliative Care – delivered by a Homeless Palliative Care Coordinator
  • Palliative Care Emergencies – delivered by a Consultant
  • Dementia at EOL – delivered by our Education Team
  • Advanced Care Planning – delivered by a Consultant
  • Grief and Bereavement – delivered by our Counselling Team
  • Street Drugs – currently supported by Change Grow Live
  • Goal Setting – delivered by a Rehab Leader and OT
  • Frailty at EOL – delivered by an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
  • Communication Skills – delivered by our Education Team
  • Oral Care at EOL – delivered by a Mouthcare Specialist

You can download the full programme at the link below.

Certification

A certificate of attendance will be awarded to delegates who attend all three days and complete a programme evaluation.

What’s included

  • Expert-led sessions from hospice specialists and guest speakers
  • Interactive learning in a supportive environment
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Free on-site parking

How to book

Please complete the form below to book. If you have any queries, contact education@moyacole.org.uk.