Assessing the Needs of the Palliative Patient

This Study Day is aimed at:

Healthcare professionals who are involved in providing care for palliative patients in any setting.

This Study Day will:

• Explore the impact of advanced illness on the patient and family
• Explore the use of holistic assessment
• Discuss the skills needed to identify the potential and actual needs of patients and their families
• Explore the process involved in under taking holistic assessment of patients and their families
• Consider how to broach talking about sensitive issues
• Consider the contribution of multidisciplinary members

Price: £100.00 per person

Fully funded places are available for CPFT staff. You will be asked for proof of eligibility so please only register for a free place if you are eligible. Limited fully funded places for students.

Location: Education Centre, Arthur Rank Hospice, Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge CB22 3FB. The Education Centre at the hospice is fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with disabilities. The Centre is on the first floor accessible by a lift.

Directions and Visitor Parking to the Education & Conference Centre

By Car: If you are using Sat Nav please use the P&R postcode CB22 3AB as some sat navs do not currently recognise the location of the new hospice. A map with directions is available at http://www.arhc.org.uk/contact-us.asp

Car Parking: Delegates and visitors to the Education & Conference Centre should park at the Babraham Road Park and Ride located next to the hospice and use the footpath to the Centre. Car parking at the Park and Ride is free for up to 18 hours. The car park at the Hospice is reserved for patients, families and Blue Badge holders only.

By Public Transport/Taxi: Cambridge railway station is approximately 3 miles from the Hospice. Taxis are available outside the entrance to the station or buses run from the city centre/railway station/Addenbrookes to the Babraham Park & Ride. Once at the Park & Ride, walk towards the vehicular entrance to access the pedestrian footpath to the hospice. http://cambridgeparkandride.info/babrahamroad.shtml

Cycling: There are secure bicycle racks at the front of the hospice.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact the Education Team on 01223 675801 or [email protected]

What's the refund policy?

If you cancel your registration 14 days prior to the start of the study day, you will not be entitled to a refund, however you may transfer your booking to an alternative course. For non-attendees who have a fully funded ticket please note we reserve the right to charge a fee of £20.00, however extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration when applying the cancellation fee.

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