GP Saturday: Palliative Care Overview

Introduction

The aim of this revised Saturday study session is to share palliative care knowledge among our GP community, looking at how specialist and generalist palliative care can work together, exploring common themes experienced within practice.

The Study Day is aimed at:

GP’s looking to increase their knowledge of palliative care provision in a generalist primary setting.

This Study Day will cover:

• Understanding the Condition: Disease trajectories and prognostication
• Managing the symptoms: Top-tips for generalist practitioners
• Recognising Prescribing Complexities: prescribing in special populations and in palliative care emergencies
• Navigating the system: Exploring available services, how to refer and accessing of medications

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 Arthur Rank Hospice Education Team on 01223 675801 or [email protected] 

What's the payment and refund policy?

All registrations can be completed online using Eventbrite and either paid for by credit card or you have the option to request a company invoice to your practise. If you request an invoice, then payment must be received in advance of the study day. If we do not receive payment in advance, we observe the right to cancel your place. We regret we are unable to offer refunds, before you register please ensure you are available to attend. For our full T&C please email [email protected]

Host or Publisher Education Team, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity