St Richard's Hospice: Learning Events
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Learning at St Richard's Hospice
Why choose St Richard’s Hospice as your learning provider?
- Delivered face to face by experienced facilitators and expert palliative and end of life care clinicians
- Tailored to individual and team learning needs
- Offer real life, practice-based applications
- Contribute towards professional revalidation requirements
- Learning outcome levels mapped to Benner’s framework for clinical competence
- By choosing our courses and workshops, you are supporting patients, their loved ones and bereaved people across Worcestershire.
Our courses and workshops take place in our hospice building in Worcester (unless an alternative venue has been confirmed by our team). A peaceful retreat, with free wi-fi and on-site parking, St Richard’s Hospice is based in Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT, opposite the Worcester Woods Country Park.
Understanding the Autistic Person’s Perspective of Death, Dying and Bereavement
Audience: Open to all
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £40 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Capacity: 15 delegates per session
Level: Novice to Competent * / ***This insightful course explores how Autistic People may experience death, dying, and bereavement in ways that differ from neurotypical expectations.
Participants will learn to:
- Understand the emotional, sensory, and communicative challenges Autistic People may face in grief
- Recognise diverse and non-traditional expressions of loss
- Offer empathetic, person centred tailored to neurodiverse needs
This bespoke and responsive learning session equips you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide truly inclusive bereavement support.
Dates to choose from:
- 21st November 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm
- 5th March 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm
- 3rd September 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm
Verification of Expected Death Training
Audience: Registered clinical staff
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £50 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Capacity: 8 delegates per session
Level: Advanced Beginner to Proficient ** / ****This professional session covers:
- Legal, ethical and clinical responsibilities
- Physical assessment skills
- Professional judgement in community and hospice settings
You will benefit from learning delivered by experienced clinicians, ensuring confidence in a sensitive area of care.
Dates to choose from:
- 5th November 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
- 28th January 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
- 11th March 2026 10:00am - 12:00 pm
- 20th May 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
- 16th July 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Networking Breakfast for Professionals
Join us for a networking breakfast in The Green, a beautiful social space at the heart of the hospice.
Learn about our services, speak to our team, ask questions, and network with professionals from other organisations.
Find out how people can be referred into our care, and who might benefit from hospice support.
We are particularly interested in ways we can work together to support people who may be experiencing barriers to accessing healthcare and palliative care, or who might not know about the support that a hospice could provide them.
Pastries, fruit, and hot drinks will be provided. Free parking is available in the main hospice car park on Wildwood Drive, Worcester, opposite Worcester Woods Countryside Centre.
Places are limited so please book your place. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or need any additional adjustments to help you to access the event.
Cost: Free
Dates to choose from:
- 12th December 2025 8:00 - 10:00am
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Syringe Pump Training
Audience: Registered clinical staff
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: £55 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits
Capacity: 8 delegates per session
Level: Competent to Proficient *** / ****This hands-on course is suitable for qualified healthcare professionals and provides practical training on:
- Setting up and maintaining syringe pumps
- Common medications and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience
This training is highly interactive and tailored to clinical settings. You will gain skills that can be immediately applied to improve patient comfort and safety.
Dates to choose from:
- 28th January 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
- 11th March 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
- 20th May 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
- 16th July 2026 1:00 - 3:30pm
SNOWDROP: Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Audience: Open to all
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £40 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits (cost subject to change from April 2026)
Capacity: 15 delegates per session
Level: Novice to Competent * / ***
An interactive and engaging workshop using the SNOWDROP mnemonic to promote person centred communication covering:- SNOWDROP framework (Sensitivity, Non-verbal, Open-mindedness, Words, De-escalate, Reflect, Organise, Pause)
- Body language and emotional regulation
- Role play observation
- Opportunity to practice using the framework model
Dates to choose from:- 14th November 2025 1:15 - 4:15pm
- 15th January 2026 1:15 - 4:15pm
- 25th March 2026 1:15 - 4:15pm
Introduction to Palliative and End of Life Care
Audience: Registered and non-registered clinical staff
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £40 per person includes tea/coffee and biscuits (cost subject to change from April 2026)
Capacity: 15 delegates per session
Level: Novice to Advanced Beginner * / **
Perfect for those new to palliative and end-of-life care or who are refreshing foundational knowledge.Topics include:
- Symptom management
- Advance care planning and bereavement
- Nutrition and hydration
- Self-care
Dates to choose from:- 14th November 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm
- 15th January 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm
- 25th March 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm
ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning
Audience: Registered and non-registered clinical staff
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: 12 delegates per session
Level: Advanced Beginner to Proficient ** / ****ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) is a national process that records personalised recommendations for future emergency care based on a person’s values, preferences, and clinical needs when they may lack capacity.
This interactive workshop supports clinical staff in understanding and applying ReSPECT and in having effective advance care planning conversations. Topics include:
- Principles and purpose of ReSPECT
- How to complete ReSPECT documentation accurately and meaningfully
- Initiating and navigating advance care planning conversations
- Overcoming communication barriers
Ideal for new and experienced staff, this course enhances your communication skills that improve shared decision-making with patients and families.
Cost: Free
Dates to choose from:
- 19th November 2025 1:00 - 4:00pm
- 22nd January 2026 1:00 - 4:00pm
- 18th March 2026 1:00 - 4:00pm
Back to topAdvanced Communication Skills Training
Audience: Registered health and social care staff
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £700 per person includes lunch and refreshments (cost subject to change from April 2026)
Capacity: 5 delegates per session
Level: Proficient to Expert **** / *****Originally developed by the National Cancer Action Team this intensive course is designed for senior professionals. This course will support you to develop the advanced levels of communication skills needed when managing complex conversations and when breaking bad news. Through skilled facilitation, professional actor led simulation, and personalised feedback, you will:
- Identify complex communication issues, e.g., handling anger and distress
- Practice key skills and principles, receive feedback and practice alternative strategies
- Explore the impact on people and their families
- Take away communication approaches to use in any context
The supportive nature of this course will allow you to develop your skills in a safe environment.
If you are applying for an NHS funded place, please ensure you have an authorised study leave form and the required purchase order number.
Dates to choose from:- 19th & 20th March 2026 8:30am - 5:30pm
- 11th & 12th June 2026 8:30am - 5:30pm