Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 April 2010

Northern Ireland Hospice

These study days should be of interest to social workers, professions allied to health care and nursing staff, who are involved in the delivery of palliative care to patients and families. It aims to increase awareness and understanding of the impact that a life-limiting illness can have on patients, families and professional carers.

• looking at our own experiences of loss/self awareness
• family assessment: issues of communication, difficult conversations
• spirituality – patient, family and self
• body image and sexuality in palliative care
• grief work with children and young people
• caring for ourselves

Peggy McCann, Senior Social Worker, Northern Ireland Hospice
Lorraine Graham, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Northern Ireland Hospice  
Rev Caroline McAfee, Senior Chaplain, Northern Ireland Hospice

£160
£130 (EB)