Advance Care Planning with ReSPECT Awareness

Advance Care Planning, including ReSPECT Awareness, helps people make informed choices about their future care and communicate what matters most to them. This important approach encourages open conversations between individuals, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring wishes, values, and treatment preferences are understood and respected. ReSPECT supports compassionate, person-centred decision-making in emergencies and routine care alike. By raising awareness, this initiative empowers communities to plan ahead with confidence, reduces uncertainty during difficult moments, and promotes dignity, clarity, and reassurance for everyone involved. It is a positive step toward better care, stronger communication, and more meaningful support for every individual.

What will I learn from this course (learning objectives)?

• Explain the principles and purpose of advance care planning (ACP) and person-centred decision-making
• Apply the ReSPECT process and documentation in practice
• Interpret and use a ReSPECT form appropriately in emergency situations

This course is CPD Certified. CPD certification recognises the high standard, relevance, and value of this course, giving learners confidence that the training supports their ongoing professional development and learning needs and contributes to re-validation hours.

Available Dates, Times and Locations:

• Wednesday 30th September 2026 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LX
• Tuesday 3rd November 2026 from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm at The Learning & Development Centre, St Helena Hospice, Barncroft Close, Highwoods, England, CO4 9JU

The cost for this session is £60.00. If you require an invoice please enter coupon code ‘Invoice’ at the top of the page.

We recommend signing up for the ‘Sensitive Conversations’ training which compliments this course.

It is important for Hospice Education that we are able to include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all.  If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email [email protected]

Parking

Parking is limited at all 3 hospice sites so we ask that you park in accordance with the highway code as poor parking creates a reputational risk for the hospices with our neighbours .  Due to the residential location of St Helena Hospice, please take note of restricted parking areas along with overflow parking option and footpath route to the hospice. Thank you for your consideration.

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at the earliest opportunity. We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for the cancellation of our courses. For cancellations within 48 hours of the event, any course fee paid will be retained. Fees will also be retained if you do not attend the session on the set date. All courses are subject to change or cancellation suitable notification will be provided.

Any other queries or if you require assistance with your booking please email to the email address above.