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Domiciliary Care Providers Training - End of Life Care

Free training for domiciliary care providers on end-of-life care Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in end-of-life care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. This interactive, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, offering practical tools, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. Book now Why choose this free training? Domiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people who are approaching the end of life in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge, language and tools needed to recognise changes, communicate effectively and provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Tue 16 Jun14:30Rainbow and Dove

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St Clare Summer Fayre 2026: Essex family fun day

Kickstart your summer at St Clare Hospice’s family fun day this June Get out of the house, enjoy a fun-filled summer’s day and make memories with your loved ones at the St Clare Summer Fayre – meanwhile raising vital funds for your local hospice. Date – Saturday 27th June Time – 11am – 4pm Location – St Clare Hospice, CM17 9JX Entry – £4 per adult and kids (under 16s) go free! Tickets can be purchased on the day. What you can expect This Essex-based family fun day is jam-packed with activities for children and adults alike. Offering you the chance to enjoy quality time with your friends and family, while basking in the brighter weather June brings. There is endless fun to be had… Have a blast getting involved in the fun, exciting activities and games on offer Enjoy our lively schedule of entertainment – including a DJ and local performers from across west Essex and eastern Hertfordshire Shop local and independent at our range of shopping stalls Take a break from all of the fun inflatables, shows and games and stay fueled at our food & refreshment stalls If you have any further questions about the Summer Fayre, please get in touch with our Events Relationship Fundraiser Rosie Brewer by emailing or calling .

Sat 27 Jun12:00Rainbow and Dove

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Domiciliary Care Providers Training - Frailty & Hospice Palliative Care

Free training for domiciliary care providers on frailty and hospice palliative care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in frailty and palliative care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. This interactive, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, offering practical tools, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. Book now Why choose this free training? Domiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people living with frailty, and those approaching the end of life, in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge, language and tools needed to recognise changes, communicate effectively and provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Tue 21 Jul14:30Rainbow and Dove

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Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes

Specialist training for registered and unregistered practitioners in West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Led by Amanda Orange, Family Therapist | Tier 1 Foundation Level Supportive, confident and compassionate bereavement care is essential within every care home and domiciliary care setting. St Clare Hospice’s Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes is a highly practical course designed specifically for health and social care professionals working in residential, nursing or home care environments. Delivered by experienced St Clare family therapist Amanda Orange, this interactive session provides foundational knowledge and real-world techniques to enhance the emotional support offered to residents, family members and staff. Whether you are a registered nurse, senior carer, care assistant, support worker or team leader, this course equips you with the confidence and understanding needed to respond sensitively and professionally to grief and loss in care settings. Book now Why choose this bereavement training? This Tier 1 Foundation course is part of St Clare Hospice’s comprehensive palliative and end-of-life education programme, developed to strengthen core skills for all heath and social care practitioners. The session is suitable for those new to care as well as experienced staff seeking to refresh and update their knowledge. The 3-hour session takes place at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, and is delivered in an engaging, supportive and reflective format.

Wed 9 Sept10:30Rainbow and Dove

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Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications

Free training for healthcare professionals to teach carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life Book now Led by Dr Arjun Kingdon, Consultant in Palliative Medicine & Tracy Reed, Clinical Lead, End of Life Care, EPUT | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Empower families and carers to support patients at home during the last days of life with confidence, safety and compassion. This free face-to-face specialist training from St Clare Hospice equips healthcare professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to train informal carers to administer subcutaneous (SC) medications to patients approaching end of life. Delivered by expert clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care, this Tier 2 course focuses on governance, communication, clinical safety and real-world challenges encountered in community, hospital and hospice settings. Who is this course for? This intermediate course is designed for healthcare professionals who regularly support patients in the last phase of life and who may be involved in enabling carers to administer SC medications in the home setting. It is designed for: Doctors of all grades working in palliative or community care Registered nurses supporting people with life-limiting conditions in hospital or the community Clinical Nurse Specialists Hospice at Home team leads Inpatient Unit nurses Please note, eligible attendees must be employees of St Clare Hospice, EPUT, Princess Alexandra Hospital or a West Essex GP...

Thu 10 Sept14:00Rainbow and Dove

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Domiciliary Care Providers Training - End of Life Care

Free training for domiciliary care providers on end-of-life care Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in end-of-life care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. This interactive, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, offering practical tools, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. Book now Why choose this free training? Domiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people who are approaching the end of life in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge, language and tools needed to recognise changes, communicate effectively and provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Tue 15 Sept14:30Rainbow and Dove

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Empowering Carers in End-of-Life Care: Safe Administration of Subcutaneous Medications

Free training for healthcare professionals to teach carers to safely administer subcutaneous medications at end-of-life Led by Dr Arjun Kingdon, Consultant in Palliative Medicine & Tracy Reed, Clinical Lead, End of Life Care, EPUT | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Empower families and carers to support patients at home during the last days of life with confidence, safety and compassion. This free face-to-face specialist training from St Clare Hospice equips healthcare professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to train informal carers to administer subcutaneous (SC) medications to patients approaching end of life. Delivered by expert clinicians in palliative and end-of-life care, this Tier 2 course focuses on governance, communication, clinical safety and real-world challenges encountered in community, hospital and hospice settings. Book now Who is this course for? This intermediate course is designed for healthcare professionals who regularly support patients in the last phase of life and who may be involved in enabling carers to administer SC medications in the home setting. It is designed for: Doctors of all grades working in palliative or community care Registered nurses supporting people with life-limiting conditions in hospital or the community Clinical Nurse Specialists Hospice at Home team leads Inpatient Unit nurses Please note, eligible attendees must be employees of St Clare Hospice, EPUT, Princess Alexandra Hospital or a West Essex GP...

Wed 23 Sept14:00Rainbow and Dove

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Domiciliary Care Providers Training - Neurological Conditions

Free training for domiciliary care providers on caring for people with progressive neurological conditions. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in caring for people with progressive neurological conditions. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. This interactive, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, offering practical tools, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. Book now Why choose this free training? Domiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people living with progressive neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease, in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge, language and tools needed to recognise changes, communicate effectively and provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Tue 17 Nov13:30Rainbow and Dove

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Workshops & Classes

Introduction to Namaste Care - November workshop

Free face-to-face dementia care training for paid and unpaid carers delivered by St Clare Hospice Led by Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Co-ordinator | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice’s Introduction to Namaste Care workshop is a free face-to-face training session designed to support both paid care staff and unpaid family carers who look after people living with advanced dementia across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. This in-person workshop provides practical skills, compassionate approaches and essential knowledge to help carers improve quality of life for people with advanced dementia through the internationally recognised Namaste Care approach. Who is this workshop for? This free workshop forms part of St Clare Hospice’s Tier 1 Foundation training, introducing the core principles of Namaste Care, a person-centred, multi-sensory care programme that focuses on connection, comfort and dignity. Participants will learn how to use simple, meaningful activities to support people living with advanced dementia to feel calmer, more engaged and emotionally supported. This workshop is ideal for: Family members caring for a loved one with advanced dementia Unpaid carers supporting someone at home Care home staff Domiciliary and home care workers Health and social care professionals If you support someone living with advanced dementia in West Essex or East Hertfordshire, this training will provide practical tools you can use immediately in your caring role.

Wed 18 Nov13:00Rainbow and Dove

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Enabling Digital Memories Training

Enabling Digital Memories training for healthcare professionals. Build confidence in supporting digital legacies within Advance Care Planning. Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant | Tier 2 Intermediate Level St Clare Hospice’s Enabling Digital Memories training is a half-day, in-person course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to help patients create meaningful digital legacies. Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant, and St Clare Hospice Chaplain Rev Becky Leach, it will explore how conversations around digital assets can be sensitively integrated into high-quality, person-centred Advance Care Planning (ACP). Book now Why choose this Tier 2 training? This training is ideal for healthcare professionals who want to build their confidence in discussing digital legacies and digital assets with patients and families. It offers the chance to strengthen your skills in Advance Care Planning while deepening your palliative and end-of-life care knowledge at a Tier 2 level. By choosing this course, you will enhance your ability to provide holistic, person-centred care, helping patients express their values, identity, and life stories through digital means as part of high-quality ACP practice. It is suitable whether you are new to digital legacy conversations or looking to deepen your practice within ACP.

Wed 25 Nov13:30Rainbow and Dove

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