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District & Community Nurse Education Support Programme
(Foundation Level)
Introduction to Palliative Care
Caring for the Dying
A two day course for Community based nursing
auxiliaries and care assistants. Dates and
venues for next course to be advised.
To explore:
- What is palliative care?
- Who is involved?
- What are the difficulties and challenges?
Topics include:
- Communication
- Nutrition
- Understanding pain and associated symptoms
- Family dynamics and bereavement
The course is free. Refreshments and lunch will be
included. To apply for a place, please
contact: Viv Glover, Macmillan Nurses Office,
Gloucester on 01452 371022.
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