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We provide a range of courses from introductory sessions, to palliative care masterclasses and full study days throughout the year.
Education, training and learning and development sessions are provided both online and in person and cover an extensive array of topics for healthcare professionals working in end-of-life care and bereavement support.
You don’t have to be working in a healthcare profession to access our resources, take a look and see what’s available for you. To help you find the right course we have categorised each into three tiers.
We also offer a range of Compassionate Communities workshops open to all. These put compassion at the centre by providing people with the skills, resilience, and confidence to have conversations and make a real difference.
If you can’t find what you are looking for then do contact us at learning@keech.org.uk or call us on 01582 497898 to discuss your needs.
Our Tier 1 Foundation Courses offer essential knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care for health and social care professionals. Accessible online, these sessions provide a solid understanding of care practices, key terminology, and practical skills.
Our Tier 2 Intermediate Courses deepen knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care for professionals. Designed to build confidence, they focus on managing complex care scenarios and enhancing practical expertise for those working regularly in this field.
Our Tier 3 Advanced Courses are for experienced professionals specialising in palliative and end-of-life care. Focused on advanced skills and complex scenarios, they deepen expertise and build on knowledge gained in Tier 2 courses.
Why not join one of our communities of practice to network with other professionals, exchange ideas and access information and guidance with colleagues working across palliative and end-of-life care.
Our ECHO Community of Practice focuses on Transition for young people with palliative care needs.
Project Echo aims to create communities of practice using virtual meetings to provide support and learning, expanding specialist knowledge and understanding.
Developed through the work of Dr. Sanjeev Arora in New Mexico it has grown into a worldwide movement aimed at improving patient care in underserved areas.
Get in touch to find out more and register your interest.
For all who have completed our end-of-life care champions course and are working across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Each session will provide an invaluable opportunity to update one another on your work, engage in peer learning and update and deepen learning through further teaching sessions.
Get in touch to find out more and register your interest.
This Professional Nurse Advocacy (PNA) Community of Practice allows hospice PNAs to promote and share best practice across all areas of England:
Membership is open to all qualified PNAs working in hospices across all of England regions.
The Community of Practice will be an hour-long monthly online meeting.
At Keech Hospice, we believe in the power of inclusion.
We welcome and celebrate the unique perspectives, skills and life experiences that everyone brings – whether you’re a member of staff, a volunteer or on placement with us. By fostering a truly inclusive environment, we ensure everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive. Because at Keech, everyone is welcome – whatever your age, background or circumstance.
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The Keech Hospice Learning team are a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the quality of palliative care.
With expertise in diverse fields, including nursing, social work, and therapy, they play a pivotal role in educating and empowering healthcare providers. This includes a dedicated lecturer practitioners Judith Dimmock and Chris May, our Practice Educators Juliet Nayler and Sasikala Chandrasekar, Karen Hibbert, our Compassionate Communities lead and Mohammed Rahman our dedicated Community Connector.
Our approach extends beyond traditional care, focusing on holistic approaches, pain management, and emotional support for patients and families. Through workshops, training sessions, and collaborative initiatives, we equip individuals with the knowledge needed to navigate challenging circumstances, fostering a culture of empathy within the healthcare community and beyond.
Each course is different, but for guidance we have included a ‘who is it for’ descriptor in the outline for each course.
’Our Tier 1-3 courses are open to any registered health and social care professional (such as nurses, doctors, paramedics and social workers) wishing to gain more confidence in palliative and end of life care diagnosis. In addition, many courses are also available to the wider public.
Our Compassionate Communities workshops are open to anyone.
A compassionate community is one in which everyone recognises that we all have a role in supporting each other, particularly during periods of crisis and loss.
It’s about making a difference by enabling people within the community to make a personal connection with another person in whatever way shows compassion, kindness, and care.
We deliver this through a series of workshops openly talking about death, dying and bereavement, supporting participants to learn more about body language, the spoken word and how taking time to listen can make a real difference.
Our aim is to the leave participants better able to go into their community, better informed and feeling more confident in having these conversations.
No, our courses are a mixture of virtual and in person. We have included the information for each course in the course descriptor.
Most of our courses are free of charge to everyone in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, whether you are a member of the public, healthcare professional or work for a local authority or the NHS. Some courses may have a small fee for those outside the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes region or offered by our partner providers.