Introduction to Palliative Care for Non-Clinicians
Tuesday 20th October 2026
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Online
Who should attend:
All non-clinical staff and volunteers who want an introduction to palliative care. This could be a receptionist in a GP surgery, a fundraiser for a Hospice or anyone looking to learn more about palliative care and what it offers people.
Course Aims:
To gain an overview of palliative care
Objectives:
- To Define palliative care and end of life care
- Who can benefit from palliative care and when?
- Describe what a good death looks like
- State the benefits of planning ahead and honest conversations
Presented by
Manisha Cook
Lecturer Practitioner and Specialist Physiotherapist
Manisha completed her Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Education in 2021 and currently practises as a Lecturer Practitioner at The Hospice of St Francis and within Universities.
Manisha is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centred care with a special interest in long term conditions and Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is equally committed to education and professional development, sharing her clinical expertise to support and inspire multidisciplinary teams, students, and colleagues working within palliative and end-of-life care.
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