Study Day on Medication at End of Life, Pain & Symptom Management, Compassion Fatigue and Professional Boundaries – NEE
Our Study Days are tailored sessions designed to enhance professional knowledge, encourage reflection, and equip staff with practical tools to support patients and their families.
Our Study Days are tailored sessions designed to enhance professional knowledge, encourage reflection, and equip staff with practical tools to support patients and their families.
Medication at End of Life
Learning outcomes:
- Understand commonly prescribed medications in the final days of life
- Explore safe prescribing and administration practices
- Learn how to support patients and carers in medication management
Pain and Symptom Management
Learning outcomes:
- Develop a holistic approach to managing pain and other distressing symptoms
- Understand pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Recognise when to escalate care or seek specialist support
Compassion Fatigue
Learning outcomes:
- Identify the signs of compassion fatigue and burnout in care work
- Learn strategies for self-care and organisational support
- Reflect on emotional resilience and sustainable caring
Professional Boundaries
Learning outcomes:
- Understand how boundaries affect team dynamics and patient safety
- Explore real-life scenarios to identify boundary issues
- Learn how to respond when boundaries are challenged
Dates and Times
- Thursday 20th November 2025 from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at The Education Centre, St Helena Hospice, Colchester, CO4 9JU
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.
