Education
Our Hospice offers a range of education opportunities from structured education sessions, observation and bespoke training for any care setting.
Bespoke Training
At St David’s Hospice Care we have a commitment to educating our staff and other Healthcare Professionals who provide palliative and end of life care.
Caring for patients and families can pose many challenges and we believe that through education and training, we can all improve the way in which we deliver our care.
Our Hospice offers a range of education opportunities from structured education sessions, observation and bespoke training for any care setting.
Meet the Team
Steph Thomas: Senior Manager for Clinical Care
Gwen Harries: Senior Clinical Nurse
What we Offer
End of Life Training: Registered Nurses - 2 Days
End of Life Training: Healthcare Support Workers - 2 Days
Advanced Care (Planning and Care Decisions): Half Day
Upcoming Training Courses
Health Care Support Worker: End of Life Training Course: 20th-21st June 2023
Date: 20th - 21st June 2023
Time: From 9.00am - 4.00pm each day.
Location: Our Education Centre: Unit 1, Block 1, Withey Court, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7EZ
Cost: £80 (Some free places available)
Tea/Coffee and a light lunch buffet will be provided
The course subject area includes:
- Recognising the Signs/Symptoms of dying patients
- Decision making at the End of Life
- Oral care
- Effective communication/boundaries
- Anxiety and fatigue management
- Family dynamics at the End of Life
- Bereavement care
Health Care Support Worker: End of Life Training Course: 17th-18th October 2023
Date: 17th - 18th October 2023
Time: From 9.00am - 4.00pm each day.
Location: Our Education Centre: Unit 1, Block 1, Withey Court, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7EZ
Cost: £80 (Some free places available)
Tea/Coffee and a light lunch buffet will be provided
The course subject area includes:
- Recognising the Signs/Symptoms of dying patients
- Decision making at the End of Life
- Oral care
- Effective communication/boundaries
- Anxiety and fatigue management
- Family dynamics at the End of Life
- Bereavement care
Registered Nurses: End of Life Training Course: 13th - 14th June 2023
Date: 13th - 14th June 2023
Time: From 9.00am - 4.00pm each day.
Location: Our Education Centre: Unit 1, Block 1, Withey Court, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7EZ
Cost: £80 (Some free places available)
Tea/Coffee and a light lunch buffet will be provided
The course subject area includes:
- Advance Care Planning (ACP)
- All Wales Guidance: Care Decisions for Last Days of Life
- Common Subcutaneous End of Life Drugs
- Communication Skills
- Spiritual Care at the End of Life
- Support of young adults/children facing a significant loss
Registered Nurses: End of Life Training Course: 10th - 11th October 2023
Date: 10th - 11th October 2023
Time: From 9.00am - 4.00pm each day.
Location: Our Education Centre: Unit 1, Block 1, Withey Court, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7EZ
Cost: £80 (Some free places available)
Tea/Coffee and a light lunch buffet will be provided
The course subject area includes:
- Advance Care Planning (ACP)
- All Wales Guidance: Care Decisions for Last Days of Life
- Common Subcutaneous End of Life Drugs
- Communication Skills
- Spiritual Care at the End of Life
- Support of young adults/children facing a significant loss
Where do we deliver our training?
Our education centre is located next to our main depot at:
Unit 1, Block 1, Withey Court, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7EZ
We also provide training at the Hospice or in a venue of your choice (depending on numbers).
For more information, please contact the Education Department:
T: 01633 851051
E: Stephanie.Thomas@stdavidshospicecare.org
E: Gwen.Harries@stdavidshospicecare.org
E: Sarah.Robey@stdavidshospicecare.org