Course Description: This course explores issues related to providing therapeutic and practical approaches for patients approaching the end of life as well as in the last few days of life. The focus will be on addressing complex symptoms such as breathlessness, consent issues, involvement of carers, consideration of spiritual issues,
challenging conversations and end of life care. The course will include a blend of theory and practical hands-on techniques and approaches.
Students will also be required to complete directed tasks and provide reflective feedback on the activities (approx. 4.5 hours).
Dates/time: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February 2026
(0930 – 1630)
Pre-requisite: Suitable for Complementary Therapists and Health
Care Professionals working with end-of-life patients.
Course tutors: Ann Carter, Dr Peter Mackereth and Paula Maycock
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
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.
Note: Pre-booked travel and personal expenses cannot be reimbursed.
CANCELLED BY YOU WITH ATLEAST 14 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE THE COURSE START DATE
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 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.
If you have any queries about this event please email the-christie.ittu@nhs.net
Note: The Integrated Therapies Training Unit (ITTU) continuously strives to provide current, evidence-based educational events to equip Integrative Therapists and Health Care Professionals with relevant skills and knowledge to apply in their roles.
Although many of the courses discuss ways of adapting practice when providing therapies to patients with a cancer diagnosis, we maintain that the aims of our educational events are to increase understanding of cancer and the delivery of suitable complementary therapies for therapeutic purposes in this patient cohort. Therapies are to be offered alongside medical treatment as a means to enhance physical and psychological wellbeing, and never as a treatment for the underlying cancer.
