Symptom Management for Palliative Care

Course Aims:

This course will provide registered nurses with the underpinning knowledge and skills to:

• Explore the principles of Palliative Care and what encompasses a holistic needs assessment, including physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects.
• Look at the non-pharmacological and pharmacological management of breathlessness.
• Competently carry out a pain assessment and develop an understanding of the medications commonly used in palliative care.
• Discuss common factors and assessment of anorexia in palliative care patients.
• Explore the non-pharmacological and pharmacological management of nausea/vomiting and constipation.
• Understand the symptoms and management of palliative care emergencies.
• Manage symptoms for patients in their last days of life, including the use of continuous subcutaneous infusions.
• How to access support and advice from CSPCT/WHSJ advice line.

Target Audience: Registered Nurses

Please Note: Attendance is limited to staff employed by the following organisations:

• Wirral NHS Community Trust
• Wirral St John’s Hospice
• Wirral Care Homes

Thank you for your understanding.

Date & Time of Course:

Time 09.00-17:00

26 March 2026
23 April 2026
28 May 2026
25 June 2026

Duration: Full day

Number of places available: 24

Cost: Free

For more information/ to book: Community Specialist Palliative Care Team Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

By Phone or email:  0151 328 0481 or wcnt.macmillan@nhs.net

Venue & Location: Albert Lodge, Victoria Hospital, Mill Lane, CH44 5UF