Opening the Spiritual Gate 

Aim of Course:

To increase spiritual awareness and increase the confidence of staff in assessing and meeting the spiritual and religious needs of patients and families.

Target Audience: HealthCare Assistants, Registered Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals

Date & Time of Course: 

Thursday 1 October 2026

Time: 10.00-16.00

Duration: 1 Day

Course Content: A day for those caring for patients with palliative needs

• To explore the meanings of spirituality and religion
• To consider how to recognise spiritual and religious distress and what may be helpful in dealing with it
• To raise the awareness of the needs of different faith traditions or religious groups and rites of passage
• To consider a simple communication model which will facilitate difficult conversations
• To consider how to document conversations about spiritual and religious issues and develop a spiritual care plan
• To be aware of the emotional impact of this work and the support needed for staff

Number of Places Available: 12

Cost: Free

For more information/ to book: Please email, education@wirralhospice.org

Venue & Location: Meeting Room 1, Wirral Hospice St John’s, Clatterbridge Health Park, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 6JE