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NAPCE AGM Details

Sharon — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:47:11 +0000

for further details of the forthcoming NAPCE AGM and a booking form please click on the link below.

The AGM will be held on Monday 19th March 2012 at Help the Hospices,London.

We do hope as many of you as possible are able to attend.

Download the booking form and the AGM agenda

NAPCE AGM: Keep the date!

Sharon — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:58:50 +0000

The Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Palliative Care Educators will take place on Monday 19th March 2012 from 11.45 to 16.30 and will be held at Help the Hospices, London. As usual there will be an education element to the AGM- the theme and speakers will be announced shortly once confirmed. The AGM offers a valuable opportunity for members to contribute to the ongoing development of NAPCE and we very much hope that you will be able to join us at this important event. Further details and joining papers will be sent out to members soon. In the meantime do hold the date in your diary! We look forward to seeing you there!

New publication: ‘A Framework for Technology Enhanced Learning’

Sharon — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:34:10 +0000

This framework provides guidance to help commissioners and providers of health and social care deliver high quality, cost effective education, training and continous development to the workforce for the benefit of patients through the effective use of technology as part of a blended learning process.

Available at:

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_130924

Vacancy: Head of Learning and Development St. Joseph’s Hospice Hackney

Sharon — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:06:59 +0000

New post advertised ‘head of Learning & Development’ at St Jospeh’s Hospice, Hackney. Follow link below for further information.

http://www.stjh.org.uk/who_we_are/currentvacancies.html

Usernames & Passwords

Sharon — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:58:18 +0000

All NAPCE members should now have received their unique username and password. These are required to enable you to have full access to all NAPCE website resources including contribution to the discussion forum and the Educators Toolkit. If you haven’t received your details, then do … >READ MORE

The 3rd National Cancer Conference – Contemporary Care: New Challenges. New solutions.

Simon — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:02:04 +0000

The 3rd National Cancer Conference – Contemporary Care: New Challenges. New solutions. Venue: The Village Hotel Hull. June 21st -22nd 2012. This biannual conference attracts high calibre speakers and always has a strong education emphasis. For further information contact Louise Skinner at Louise.Skinner@hey.nhs.uk Tel: 01482 … >READ MORE

Conference: Commissioning High Quality End of Life Care in the New Commissioning Landscape

Simon — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:00:05 +0000

Conference: Commissioning High Quality End of Life Care in the New Commissioning Landscape

13th September 2011, 76 Portland Place, Edinburgh

Health and social care commissioners in England are operating in a time of considerable change. This one day conference provides an important update on GP consortia with a focus on commissioning for high quality end of life care. Professor Mayur Lakhani CBE GP, Chair of the Dying Matters Coalition and the National Council for Palliative Care and immediate Past Chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners, will discuss the impact and challenges of GP commissioning for end of life care and how you can learn from current good practice.

Through a series of case studies and presentations, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from and question a variety of healthcare professionals on priorities for end of life care commissioning, working with hospices and involving patients and carers in the end of life care commissioning process.

To download a copy of the conference programme, or to book a place please visit www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/event/659 For more information please contact 020 8541 1399 or email stephen@healthcare-events.co.uk

This conference information is taken from the online National Council for Palliative Care Newsletter dated 27.07.11

International Journal of Palliative Care Awards

Simon — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:51:25 +0000

March 29th 2012. London.

These prestigious awards are now in their 7th year and are the only ones specifically for palliative care, so are worthy of our support.

There are numerous categories, but the one of interest to us as educators is the Education Award. This is unique in its conception and rightly offers an opportunity for us to nominate a colleague who we think excels as an educator. A number of existing NAPCE members have already been honoured by receiving this award which is testament to its high standards. Those shortlisted are invited to an evening ceremony at a smart London Hotel and wined and dined alongside their colleagues and invited guests.

The other award that is well worth supporting is the Lifetime Achievement Award which has several past recipients who are highly regarded educators including Jo Hockley, Philip Larkin and Mary Vachon.

The criteria for these awards is below. Applications can be made online or via the downloadable forms and the deadline is December 16th. 2011. Just follow the link http://www.ijpn.co.uk/awards.shtml

Educator of the year

We are interested in hearing about a committed and influential educator who has contributed to the expansion of palliative nursing knowledge through the development of, for example, new educational strategies and materials, learning networks that encourage the growth of skills and knowledge of nurses, patients and families or carers, or the means to assess the outcomes of education. Submissions should outline how, through education, they have made a difference to patients and those close to them.

Lifetime achievement award

This award recognises the contribution made over a number of years by an inspirational and influential individual who has made an outstanding contribution to palliative nursing.

3rd National End of Life Care Congress

Simon — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:51:10 +0000

3rd National End of Life Care Congress: Working Towards an Integrated Service

18th October 2011, Central London

Why you should attend:

Consider how the findings of the Palliative Care Funding Review can improve end of life care for patients and families
Discover how to implement the framework for social care at the end of life and ensure social care and health services work together to enhance the quality of care
Understand methods of commissioning care people want
Consider the best ways to co-ordinate care across sectors and overcome barriers to collaboration
Examine creative approaches to train your workforce
Discuss the results of the locality register pilots and hear a case study of a single point of access service
Understand people’s needs at the end of life and discover how you can empower service users
Network with colleagues from all sectors working to deliver quality end of life care

The congress is supported by NCPC and the NHS National End of Life Care Programme.

For further information and to register please contact 020 7324 4330 or visit www.neilstewartassociates.com/sh281?src=ncpc

Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Annual Conference

Simon — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:51:18 +0000

Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Annual Conference – Thinking Ahead in Palliative Care

6th October 2011, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

Amongst many highlights this year’s event offers: expert input on challenging issues in clinical practice in non-malignant disease, a film premiere, delegate participation via instant interactive polling and an exploration of hope during palliative care. Built around a core of high quality speakers, the programme will also provide opportunity for discussion and debate.

Visit www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk for the full programme and registration form, email office@palliativecarescotland.org.uk or call 0131 229 0538.