Kirkwood Hospice - Serving Local People

Education At Kirkwood Hospice

At Kirkwood Hospice we strongly believe that education is the key in understanding the needs of both people who have a life threatening illness and their carers. Once we understand these needs we are in a better position to learn the skills required, in order to provide high quality support.

Kirkwood Education Centre opened in 1997, as part of the building work to extend Day Care provision at the hospice.  The centre provides an ideal venue for seminars, study days and meetings (away from the normal workplace).  All facilities are independent of the patient areas offering a quiet environment, close to local amenities, free parking and on-site catering – all within a private, tranquil setting. 

The accommodation briefly comprises of:

1. Formal room for up to 30 people – suitable for large groups or those seeking space for practical demonstrations.
2. Meeting room for up to 16 people – a more comfortable room with an informal seating arrangement.
3. Both rooms have access for people with disabilities.

Audio/visual facilities are available including:

1. Television/video
2. Slide projector
3. Overhead projector and screen
4. Flip chart, whiteboard and pens
5. Powerpoint projector and screen

Refreshments are included in the cost of room hire and a choice of lunches is also available (an additional cost applies), which can be tailored to an individual’s specific needs.

For further details and a list of prices, call Allison Yates at Kirkwood Hospice on 01484-557900

Unless indicated otherwise, there will be no charge for the individual study sessions/day.

The following courses are available:

Professional Awareness Days
Huddersfield University Education Programmes
Palliative Care Course for Health and Social Care Assistants
Study Days Relating to Palliative Care
Kirklees Education Programme in Palliative Care for Support Staff, Home Care Staff and Health Care Assistants
Hire Of Kirkwood Hospice's Education Centre

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If we have not designed an education course or study day to suit your particular needs then please contact us to discuss ideas for future sessions.

If you are unable to attend our study days we can provide information and resources on a variety of subjects relating to palliative care. In addition, our specialist library may be used, for reference only.

For further information on any of the details outlined below please contact Helen Dudley, Tutor, or Ann Moorhouse, Human Resources Administrator, on telephone number 01484 557900.

 

Useful Contacts

Additional information on palliative care education can be accessed locally from http://www.nursinghomes.cht.nhs.uk or http://www.nurselearning.org for national information on cancer nursing.