Palliative and End of Life Care Conference

Looking to connect with others passionate about Palliative and End of Life Care? This in-person event is your chance to learn about the latest developments in palliative and end of life care. Expect inspiring talks, debate and discussion, break out sessions, and great networking opportunities.

There is no charge for this event.

Free parking (please register on entry to the conference). Refreshments and a 2 course lunch will be provided.

Info: Consultant Dr Helen Lock is an established consultant with a wealth of experience in Palliative Medicine across numerous settings including Hospice, community and acute services.  Helen is Lead Consultant for RDUH Eastern Services and also continues her role as a Consultant at Hospiscare. This is a compelling talk looking at Palliative care over the years, the increase in patient complexity and the changes this is bringing to palliative care across all settings.

Info: Charlotte Kirby and her team play a crucial role in supporting our acute and community MND patients. They work collaboratively as part of an integrated team who are pivotal to supporting this cohort of patients. This talk will focus on Motor Neurone disease, specifically looking at non-invasive ventilation, how and why this is used and when to consider withdrawal of treatment.

Info: Dr Francesca Mastaglio is an experienced Consultant in Palliative Medicine based in North Devon. Francesca provides vital support to our Hospice, Acute and Community teams across North Devon. This presentation will focus on complex seizure management, the use of benzodiazepines and anti-seizure medications to support patients across care settings.

Info: Please try during this time to visit the stalls and meet colleagues from other sectors.

Info: Dr Amelia Stockley Consultant in Palliative Medicine with an interest in Advanced Liver Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr Stockley will give a comprehensive talk on Advanced Liver Disease looking at presentation, treatment and end of life care.

Info: Dr Hasib Choudhary-Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Dr Lynsey Webb- Deputy Medical Director and Consultant in Nephrology and Acute Medicine . This discussion will look at the management of palliative patients in the acute setting from both a generalist and a specialist perspective with a key focus on the collaborative working and their role/treatment of patients.

Info: Dr Jenny Hayes, Dr Cate O'Neill and Dr Becky Baines-Consultants in Palliative Medicine- based at Hospiscare. This breakout session will focus on palliative care in the Hospice and Community setting, the challenges faced and how to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families. This session will also look at prescribing at the end of life and optimising symptom management.

Info: Dr Jess Patten-Specialist in Acute Supportive Care, Acute Medicine and Mandy Hancock, Clinical Nurse Manager AHAH. This breakout session will focus on the evolving face of palliative medicine as we increasingly utilise the virtual ward to support patients to remain at home for end of life care. Dr Patten will discuss all aspects of the virtual ward and how this service may develop moving forward.

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Host or Publisher Jess Salvin- Nurse Consultant Palliative Care and Trust Lead EOLC