Palliative Care

Targeted at: Nursing, Home Care, Ambulance staff, Social Workers
Duration: 1 day

As part of UNISON’s commitment to continuing professional development we are offering Palliative Care targeted at nurses, social workers and ambulance staff. However, it may be of interest to members working in other areas.

This day long session will be delivered by the Northern Ireland Hospice Care which provides specialist palliative care for adults and children with life limiting and life threatening illnesses. The topics covered will include

Principles of Palliative Care
Breaking Bad News
Care of the Dying Patient
Pain Assessment & Management

We are running two separate courses, the course for nurses/student nurses will have more of an emphasis on pain assessment and management, the course for those with a general interest will focus on care of the dying patient and the principles of palliative care.

Date: Tuesday 21st April 2009 (for care assistants, nursing auxiliaries, home care, AHPs, social workers and those with an interest)
Location UNISON Belfast

Date Thursday 23rd April 2009 (for nurses and student nurses)
Location Belfast

For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270190

To register your interest contact Anne Campbell, a.campbell2@unison.co.uk or download an application form here or

Apply Online:
Lifelong Learning Application Form