Enhancing the quality of care for patients in all care settings through partnership collaboration, advice and education

Courses and Learning Sessions

The Education Team at Oakhaven are delighted to offer the following courses and training sessions on a variety of subjects within palliative and end of life care, which we hope will be of interest to all healthcare professionals in the community.

We endeavour to make our sessions friendly and informative, with the content being varied and providing a relaxed approach within the classroom.

We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues.

Syringe Driver Updates at Oakhaven

Next Date: 23 May.  Sessions run from 12.00-2.00.

These sessions are as a general update on the principles and practice of syringe driver use rather than training people to use a specific driver, and are suitable for people who are familiar with their operation, including indications for use, medications and principles of practice.

Tea/Coffee provided - feel free to bring your own lunch with you.

To reserve your place please call Judy Verrell on 01590 613025 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is no charge for the Syringe Driver Update sessions.

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Sage & Thyme Communication Skills Training for People in Distress

Oakhaven Hospice would like to invite you to a morning of communication skills training.

18 May - 9.30 - 12.30

2 New Dates!! Friday 15 June and Thursday 26 July - taking bookings now.

Tea/coffee from 9.00 am

These sessions are open to all Southern Health staff, GPs, SCAS staff, local care home staff, District Nurses, Oakhaven staff and volunteers.

To reserve your place please call Judy Verrell on 01590 613025 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is no charge for this session

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 End of Life Care a 3-day course for Registered Nurses working in Nursing Homes

This 3-day course is designed to enhance knowledge and skills in the delivery of high quality End of Life Care.

Dates:  Thursday 21 June, Wednesday 27 June and Thursday 5 July 2012 - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Please note delegates MUST be commited to attending all 3 training dates.

There is no charge for this course

Tea/Coffee from 9.00am - refreshments and lunch provided

Course Content:

Day 1:  Introduction to Palliative & EOL Care, EOL tools in context, Communication Skills, Dealing with Difficult Conversations

Day 2:  Loss Grief and Bereavement, Advance Care Planning, Starting and Developing the Conversations, Holistic Assessment

Day 3:  Symptom Management, Palliative Care Emergencies

To reserve your place:

Please call Judy Verrell on 01590 613025 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it