HEARTS Process May 2026

Saturday 9th May (0930-1630) and Sunday 10th May (0930 – 1630), 2026

Date and Time: Saturday 9th May (0930-1630) and Sunday 10th May (0930 – 1630), 2026

Description: HEARTS is a mnemonic for Hands-on, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures and Sound. You will learn how to combine these therapeutic components to help patients and carers achieve a state of relaxation and calm in many situations. Students can complete additional case study work in support of a HEARTS Process Practitioner Certificate.

Suitability: This course is ideal for integrative therapists and health care professionals working in supportive and palliative care.

Course tutors: Ann Carter and Dr Peter Mackereth

Delivery: Classroom

Venue: The Education Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

550 Wilmslow Road Withington Manchester M20 4BX

Fee: £215

Note: If you would like to book and make payment via invoice please email the-christie.ittu@nhs.net

Previous attendee feedback:

"You both made the learning process such a pleasure and great fun. It was lovely to be able to listen to your experiences and I was so impressed with your considerable knowledge. I am looking forward to using the HEARTS process and know that many of our patients will benefit"

To hear more about this course please click here

If you are unable to pay immediately when purchasing a ticket or wish to use an alternative payment method, please email us at the-christie.ittu@nhs.net.

Note: If you would like to book and make payment via invoice please email the-christie.ittu@nhs.net

Previous attendee feedback:

"You both made the learning process such a pleasure and great fun. It was lovely to be able to listen to your experiences and I was so impressed with your considerable knowledge. I am looking forward to using the HEARTS process and know that many of our patients will benefit"

To hear more about this course please click here

DIPLOMA PATHWAYS

This course forms part of our 3 diploma pathways:

· Adapting therapies for cancer and supportive care

· Adapting reflexology for cancer and supportive care

· Therapeutic approaches to relaxation in supportive care

Please click here for more information.

CANCELLATION POLICY

CANCELLED BY US

In the event we have to cancel a course, you will be informed with a minimum of 14 days’ notice. You may request a full refund or transfer your place to another course.

CANCELLED BY YOU WITH ATLEAST 14 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE THE COURSE START DATE

If you have booked and paid via Eventbrite

If you have booked and paid via Eventbrite you can request a refund or transfer to another course free of charge. If you would like to transfer to another course you will need to request a refund and then book onto the alternative course of your choice and pay via Eventbrite.

If you have booked and are paying via an invoice

If you have booked onto a course and requested an invoice to be raised you can either:

• Transfer onto another course of the same value free of charge.
• Transfer to another course of higher value but you will need to pay the difference along with a £10 admin fee.
• Contact the ITTU to request a refund.

CANCELLED BY YOU WITH LESS THAN 14 days NOTICE BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS

No refunds will be given or fees transferred for cancellations with less than 14 days notice.

Note: We reserve the right to alter the tutors and the location of the delivery of the course if the need arises, however we will endeavour to always provide you with at least 30 day’s notice, and you will have the right to cancel the course and receive a full refund if you are unhappy with the changes.