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Compassionate Neighbours is a community-led social movement. The ambition is to build a resilient and compassionate community where people help one another in times of crisis and loss – specifically through death, dying and bereavement. The Compassionate Neighbours scheme tackles the loneliness and isolation experienced by those who have a palliative or life-limiting condition by matching them to a Compassionate Neighbour who is trained to offer social and emotional support once a week. Compassionate Neighbours offer companionship, engage in difficult conversations about death and dying, lend a non-judgemental listening ear and engage in doing the things our community members enjoy together. They will be representative of the diverse cultures, faiths, backgrounds, and languages of our town, Luton, to ensure that the needs of our diverse community are met.

Who is it for

Any member of the public

Location

virtual
Virtual and in-person Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

Course content

A series related to inequalities and inequity within palliative care. The main focus is to highlight many lesser taught and misunderstood areas in care that require addressing when providing care for patients and relatives who are living with a life limiting condition.

Who is it for

Any health care professional or non-care professionals wishing to expand knowledge and awareness within these areas of need.

Cost

Free

Dates and Registration

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Learn more about the Muslim/Islamic death culture and practices, with an interactive session about shrouding and washing the body. The workshop will involve: - The framework for Muslim death practices. Cultural diversity in the Muslim community – differentiating between what is a religious cultural death practice. Death practices according to the Islamic faith. Death practices in accordance with Islam. Practical demonstrations of washing and shrouding the body.

Who is it for

Any healthcare professional or member of the public.

Location

virtual
Keech Hospice (KH) Fountain Suite, Keech Hospice, Great Brammingham Road, Luton, LU3 3NT.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

Registration link coming soon, please contact learning@keech.org.uk for more details

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Have you thought about what will happen to your digital footprint? What do we mean by digital assets? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of what your digital legacy means, what your digital assets are, where to go for help and how to turn this into conversation with family and friends.

Who is it for

Any healthcare professional or member of the public.

Location

virtual
Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration

Course content

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. We want to create a community of Compassionate Friends across the areas where we deliver care to help dispel the myths about dying and bereavement, helping communities to be better informed and more confident in a having these conversations. The main areas covered: Explaining what a Compassionate Community is. Interpersonal skills – how to use your listening skills, body language, spoken word and empathy. Dispelling the myths and taboos around talking about death and dying. How to start a conversation – questions to ask and potential responses to help you deal with the conversation. Considering your own networks within your community and how you could tap into these. Looking after yourself. Useful resources. Making your pledge to your community.

Who is it for

Any healthcare professional or member of the public.

Location

virtual
Virtual and in-person Some of our courses are virtual, so it’s important that you use an appropriate device with a working camera and microphone (tablet, laptop or PC, not a mobile phone) to ensure you get as much from the session as possible. Consider using a space with good lighting and ensure your camera is switched on.

Cost

FREE

Dates and Registration