For Professionals

Recognising Dying and Symptom Management

This session is aimed at anyone working in Health and Social care environments. We will facilitate:

Outline why recognising dying is important
To recognise the signs of the deteriorating resident
To recognise the signs and symptoms of a resident nearing the end of their life
Identifysome of the possible causes for end-of-life symptoms
To discuss management of symptoms at end of life including when anticipatory medication might be required. Apply theory into practice through case studies/scenarios
To be able to apply the principles of the mental capacity act to practice
Outline care after death and bereavement support
Locate the guidance, resources,and support available relating to management of end-of-life care
This course will contribute 3 hours of CPD.

Training dates:
Monday 11 May 2026 10am-1pm
Monday 14 September 2026 1-4pm
Tuesday 1 December 2026 1-4pm

“Helpful to know we can have support when we have residents who are at the end of their life.”

The cost of the session is £70 per person .

Alternatively, the session can be delivered in the care home, please enquire about this to education@treetopshospice.org.uk.

Refreshments will be included.

“The training was thought provoking and helped my understanding as an activities coordinator.”