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Nutrition and Hydration at End of Life

March 4 @ 10:00 - 16:00


Free

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Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*
Associate Member: £75+VAT | ACE Member: £100+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT
Two day course at HCPA Campus
Day 1: 04/03/2026
Day 2: 05/03/2026
This course will cover the role of nutrition and hydration at the end of life and the factors to consider . Looking at the evidence, the nutritional, medical, ethical, legal and emotional aspects will be discussed, in addition to how best to support both patients, relatives, friends and staff. The role of timely and appropriate communication skills will be explored using case studies.

Learning objectives:
• Describe the role of nutrition in palliative and terminal care.
• Apply a person centred and individual approach to the nutritional needs of a person at the end of life
• Identify and provide the types of foods and drinks that may be more acceptable
• Follow the ICB Guidance on the Use of prescribed Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) at the very end of life.
• Recognise the importance of using effective communication skills when supporting patients with eating and drinking at end of life.

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred

Details

Venue

Staff:
Care Staff, Team Leaders/ Seniors
Service:
Day Opportunity, Direct Payment/ Personal Assistant, Flexi Care/ Extra care, Homecare, Nursing Home, Residential Home, Supported Living
Clients:
Adult Disability, Mental Health, Older People
Non-member fee:
£150+VAT
Associate Member fee:
£75+VAT
Network Member fee:
£100+VAT
HCPA Member fee:
Fully funded
Funding Stream:
HCC P&E
Additional date 1:
05/03/2026

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