Mouth Care in Palliative and End of Life Care

Mouth Care in Palliative and End of Life Care

An overview of the importance of providing high quality mouth care in palliative and End of Life care patients.

By Cornwall Hospice Care

Date and time

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Cornwall Hospice Care, St Julia's Hospice, Hayle

Foundry Road St Julia's Hospice Hayle TR27 4HW United Kingdom

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About this event

  • 3 hours

Course participants will gain an overview of the importance of providing high quality mouth care in palliative and End of Life care patients.

The session will cover oral assessment, delivery of oral care, including treatment of a limited range of oral problems, in line with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidelines. The session will also consider techniques in provision of care to those patients who are resistant to mouth care.

This training is for HCAs and Registered Nurses delivering palliative and End of Life care to patients.

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Cornwall Hospice Care

Short courses we can deliver

Our training courses are delivered at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, St Austell.

We run face-to-face training sessions in small groups for

    • Verification of Death
    • Syringe Driver Use
    • Advance Care Planning
    • Symptom Management at End of Life
    • Palliative Care Emergencies
    • Care of the Dying Patient in the Last Days of Life
    • Mouth Care at End of Life
    • Spirituality at End of Life

You can see the dates we have on offer in our Training Events calendar HERE.

We also offer bespoke training – contact us to discuss your requirements.

Please contact the Education Department via email education@cornwallhospice.co.uk or phone 01726 65711 if we can be of any further help.