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“Lost for Words”: Advanced Communication Skills
Using a blended learning approach, this CPD accredited programme uses an evidence-based practices along with key communication skills and behaviours, allowing participants to test these approaches on real examples drawn from their own practice, in a safe and supportive learning environment
Delivered by qualified Clinical Educators and Maguire trained practitioners with vast experience of specialist palliative care, the programme consists of:
- Digital self study – up to 120 minutes of evidence gathering, knowledge gaining and preparation
- 90-minute pre-workshop Introductions & Expectations session approx 2 weeks prior to the Workshop – introducing the facilitators and outlining expectations for the workshop.
- 1-day practical workshop – looking at the application, practise and feedback
Please note that this course provides 11 hours of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Course Dates for 2025/26
All sessions will be from 9.30am until 4.30pm: Workshops will be held at The Kirkwood.
- 12th February 2025
- 26th February 2025
- 13th May 2025
- 20th May 2025
- 23rd September 2025
- 30th September 2025
- 29th October 2025
- 6th November 2025
Feedback from previous courses
"Absolutely fab course, exceeded my expectations"
"Relevant, real, and helping me develop my communication skills"
"I am going to have confidence to open up conversations within my scope of practice"
"Very positive and enthusiastic environment"
"Listening to other people's feedback, ideas, suggestions, experiences. Learning new ways of breaking bad news and dealing with difficult conversations"
Price and booking
£275+VAT per delegate.
Places will be confirmed once both the payment and booking form have been received.
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For more information, contact Learning and Development at learning@thekirkwood.org.uk or on 01484 557 910.
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