Paediatric Palliative Care Simulation Study Day

About the course

When: Where: Little Havens, SS7 2LH Cost: £50 per person

Course Overview
A dynamic study day focusing on the management of paediatric and neonatal palliative care patients within an acute setting. This simulation day supports professionals in developing essential paediatric palliative care skills in decision-making, communication, symptom management, and end-of-life care within a supportive learning environment. Lunch will be provided.

Who is it suitable for?

The target audience for the course is paediatric resident doctors, consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals, both new to palliative care and those building on existing knowledge and experience from acute, community, and hospice services.

What will I learn?

  • What is paediatric palliative care and how to introduce it to families
  • Advance care planning and acute decision making in life-limited children
  • Recognising a dying child
  • Post-death care and procedures

All Learning outcomes have been mapped to RCN and RCPCH competency frameworks.

How will I be taught?

The day consists of face-to-face training, a simulation station with four simulated scenarios, group discussions, and debrief.

Who will I be taught by?
Led by a Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant from Evelina London Children’s Hospital, and delivered in partnership with Little Havens clinical palliative care nurse specialist and clinical palliative care practice facilitators.

Book your place

There are only 16 places on the course, so book early to avoid disappointment.

To book your place, please complete the online booking form, and a Learning and Development Team member will be in touch. If you have any access needs or need adjustments to take part, please let us know when you book.

Got a question?

If you have a query, please email the Learning & Development Team ldevelopment@havenshospices.org.uk, who will be happy to help.